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Supreme Court allows mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone for now

Four years after overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision upheld mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone for now, blocking a lower court ruling. Jan Crawford reports on the court's decision and Dr. Celine Gounder explains what could happen next.

Published May 15, 2026, 2:21 PM
Updated May 15, 2026, 2:45 PM4.1K
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Supreme Court allows mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone for now

Four years after overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court in a 7-2 decision upheld mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone for now, blocking a lower court ruling. Jan Crawford reports on the court's decision and Dr. Celine Gounder explains what could happen next.

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