Mifepristone
Supreme Court upholds FDA approval of mifepristone
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The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled on June 13, 2024, that the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone is valid and remains in effect. The decision dismissed challenges from anti-abortion groups, affirming the agency's regulatory authority. This ruling ensures continued access to medication abortion, which accounts for more than half of U.S. abortions.