Unpacking the fight over telehealth access to abortion medication

By: Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Sofia Resnick

Outlets: Stateline

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 1,808

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Advocates and opponents of abortion access say they’re wondering what happens next in a critical telehealth medication case that created chaos and confusion over the past week after an appeals court blocked nationwide access to the drug and, days later, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued a temporary stay.

Alito’s stay preserves telehealth access until May 11. But it’s unclear what happens next for patients and providers.

The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily …

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