New Delhi, May 5 -- The US Supreme Court on Monday (May 4) has temporarily restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone. This means people can continue getting the pill through pharmacies or by mail, without needing to visit a doctor in person-for now.

The order was signed by Justice Samuel Alito. It is a temporary move while the court takes more time to fully review the case.

Most abortions in the US today are done using medication. Typically, this involves two drugs:

-mifepristone

-misoprostol

These pills have become especially important after the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, which had protected abortion rights nationwide.

A federal appeals court had recently imposed new limits, which could h...