US appeal court halts mail delivery of abortion pill

Punchng | 02-05-2026 09:36pm |

A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary order on Friday that halts the mail delivery of mifepristone, a medication commonly used for abortions in the United States. The ruling comes as a significant development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding abortion access. In response to the court's decision, the company responsible for distributing the drug announced plans to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court. This legal action reflects the contentious nature of abortion rights and access in the country.

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