Abortion pill access in limbo

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay, restoring nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone while legal challenges continue.

This decision pauses a lower court's ruling that would have significantly restricted the drug's distribution, including through mail-order services.

More than 250 Democratic lawmakers have urged the high court to permanently protect access, arguing that the restrictions are politically motivated.

The legal battle over reproductive rights is expected to remain a central issue for voters in the upcoming midterm elections.