Here’s what the Supreme Court abortion pill ruling means and what’s next
The Supreme Court has preserved full access to mifepristone, the abortion pill. Here's the background and what's at stake.
By Perry Stein, Amber Phillips and David OvalleSupreme Court preserves access to key abortion drug as appeal proceeds
The battle over whether to permanently restrict mifepristone, and whether the FDA properly approved use of the drug more than 20 years ago, continues.
By Robert Barnes and Ann E. MarimowRead the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion pill mifepristone
The Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone retains full access to the abortion pill for the time being. Read the Court's full decision here.
By Washington Post StaffDemocratic states stockpile abortion pills as access rests in courts
The Supreme Court's Friday night stay has given Democratic states more time to craft opposition to conservative efforts to dramatically restrict abortion rights.
By Reis Thebault, David Ovalle, Karin Brulliard and Joanna SlaterAbortion ban states see steep drop in OB/GYN residency applicants
States with abortion bans have seen a 10.5 percent drop in applicants for OB/GYN residencies from the previous year, according to new data.
By Fenit Nirappil and Frances Stead SellersSupreme Court extends nationwide abortion pill access through Friday
The delay in ruling could indicate the court is not unanimous in how to handle its first major abortion-related controversy since overturning Roe v. Wade.
By Robert Barnes and Ann E. MarimowThe controversial article Matthew Kacsmaryk did not disclose to the Senate
The judge who delivered a high-stakes abortion pills ruling last week removed his name from a law review article during his judicial nomination process, emails obtained by The Post show.
By Caroline Kitchener, Robert Barnes and Ann E. MarimowStates where abortion is legal, banned or under threat
More than a dozen states have laws that criminalize abortion when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Here’s a look at abortion laws by state.
By Caroline Kitchener, Kevin Schaul, N. Kirkpatrick, Daniela Santamariña and Lauren TierneyDeSantis signs Florida bill banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy
The state has become a critical access point for abortion care in the South since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
By Lori Rozsa and Caroline KitchenerU.S. to ask Supreme Court to restore full access to abortion pill
If the justices do not respond before Friday evening, nationwide access to the drug mifepristone could be temporarily upended.
By Ann E. Marimow, Perry Stein and Robert BarnesUnpacking the flawed science cited in the Texas abortion pill ruling
Texas judge ignored scientific evidence of abortion pill’s safety, citing statistics that overstate the negative physical and psychological effects of mifepristone.
By Lauren Weber, Laurie McGinley, David Ovalle and Frances Stead SellersAntiabortion group asks court to let Texas mifepristone ruling stand
A Texas judge ruled mifepristone should be taken off the market after the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine challenged the FDA’s years-old approval of the pill.
By Bryan PietschTwo friends were denied care after Florida banned abortion. One almost died.
New abortion restrictions have disrupted the standard of care for a pregnancy complication both women experienced late last year
By Caroline KitchenerTexas judge delivers on the hopes of his antiabortion world
Texas Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk has long been immersed in a community staunchly opposed to abortion and hasn't shied away from sharing his personal convictions.
By Caroline KitchenerThe abortion pill’s 1992 Supreme Court battle and the woman who started it
Leona Benten was 6½ weeks pregnant when she volunteered to be the test case in the 1992 legal fight over the legality of importing mifepristone.
By Timothy BellaRead conflicting abortion pill rulings from judges in Texas, Washington
Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk blocked the FDA's approval of mifepristone, while a judge in Washington state ruled the abortion pill is safe and effective.
By Washington Post StaffWith liberals in charge, Wisconsin Supreme Court could rule on these issues
Liberals will soon take control of the state's highest court after 15 years of a conservative majority. Here are some of the issues they might consider.
By Patrick MarleyNew Idaho law restricts adults from helping minors get abortions
The law bans what Idaho Republicans have termed "abortion trafficking," or adults helping minors get abortions without their parents' consent.
By Justine McDaniel and Timothy BellaLiberals win control of Wisconsin Supreme Court ahead of abortion case
Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s victory over former justice Daniel Kelly will end 15 years of conservative control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
By Patrick MarleyFlorida Democratic chair, lawmaker among 11 detained at abortion rally
The arrests of Florida Democrats chair Nikki Fried and state Sen. Lauren Book came hours after the state Senate voted to ban abortion after six weeks.
By Hannah Knowles and Kelsey Ables