The NPR Politics Podcast SCOTUS Hears Abortion Pill Arguments
Mar 28, 2024
Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR's health policy correspondent, dives into the Supreme Court's recent case on mifepristone, the abortion pill at the center of heated legal battles. The discussion includes skepticism from justices on the anti-abortion arguments against the FDA. Potential repercussions for healthcare providers as judges potentially influence medical decisions are also explored. Additionally, they dissect the business implications of legalizing mifepristone and how outdated laws like the Comstock Act impact abortion access today.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
SCOTUS Abortion Pill Case
- The Supreme Court case revolves around mifepristone access, a drug used in medication abortions.
- Anti-abortion groups sued the FDA, aiming to restrict the drug's availability.
Supreme Court's Skepticism
- The Supreme Court seems skeptical of the plaintiffs' arguments.
- Limiting the drug's use could have broad implications beyond abortion.
Initial Goal of Plaintiffs
- The plaintiffs initially wanted mifepristone banned completely.
- However, the Supreme Court declined to consider the original approval.