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U.S. Supreme Court: Abortion Pill Is Available Until Today | The Michigan Chronicle

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that mifepristone, one-half of the medical abortion treatment regimen, will be available until at least today. “The justices are scheduled to meet for a private conference Friday, where they could talk about the issue,” The Detroit News said late yesterday. “The additional time could be part of an effort … Continued

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