Court blocks access through the mail to mifepristone abortion pill
By Michael Loria
Published on May 1, 2026.
A federal appeals court has ruled that people can't obtain mifepristone abortion pills through the mail, a move expected to significantly restrict abortion access in states where it has been banned. This decision was made in response to a lawsuit brought by Louisiana's Attorney General, who argued that the regulation resulted in numerous illegal abortions and thousands of costly Medicaid bills. The ruling is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court.