Chemical Abortion Reigns as the Supreme Court Extends Mifepristone Access
The National Catholic Register reports that the Supreme Court has extended access to mifepristone, a drug used for chemical abortions, allowing it to be obtained via mail without an in-person doctor’s visit. Justice Samuel Alito extended the order until May 15, 2026, while the court considers further action. This follows a May 4 decision to block a lower court’s attempt to require in-person dispensing, restoring mail-order access. The article mentions ongoing reviews of the drug’s safety by the Department of Health and Human Services and state officials, citing risks to women’s health. It notes that medication abortions accounted for 63% of U.S. abortions in 2023, according to the Guttmacher Institute. The extension of mail-order access to mifepristone represents a further normalization and facilitation of the direct, intentional killing of the unborn, a grave evil condemned by the perennial teaching of the Catholic Church.






