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How will the Supreme Court's decision on mifepristone affect abortion access? 4 questions answered

  • Written by Jamie Rowen, Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst
How will the Supreme Court's decision on mifepristone affect abortion access? 4 questions answeredThe legal battle over mifepristone could have far-reaching effects on reproductive health care. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

On April 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone, which is used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S., could remain accessible without restrictions – at least for now. The...

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