US Supreme Court temporarily restores ability to receive abortion drug mifepristone by mail
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily restored nationwide mail access to mifepristone, pausing a lower-court ruling that had blocked telehealth prescribing and mail delivery. The order is temporary and stays in effect until at least May 11, 2026, while the justices consider the emergency appeals.
What changed
A 5th Circuit panel had recently barred mail delivery of the abortion pill, which would have forced patients to obtain it in person. The Supreme Court’s temporary order reverses that restriction for now.
Why it matters
Mifepristone is widely used in the United States and is part of medication abortion care. Restoring mail access preserves telehealth-based access while the legal fight continues.
Next step
The parties have been directed to submit briefs quickly, and the Court will decide whether to extend or change the temporary order after that review.
