Supreme Court temporarily extends full access to abortion pill while it mulls legal challenge

The justices are still considering what next steps to take in a case that could block availability of the abortion pill mifepristone by mail.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday maintained full access to the abortion pill mifepristone while it continues to mull how to rule in a case that could limit availability of the drug.

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The court on May 4, via an order issued by Justice Samuel Alito, had provisionally blocked a lower court decision that would have prevented the pill from being administered by mail.

Alito on Monday extended the pause until 5 p.m. on Thursday, giving the court another three days to consider its next steps.