The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed women to continue to access the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth visits, maintaining the status quo while officials in Louisiana continue to push for limiting availability of the drug in lower courts.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday extended the pause on a lower court ruling restricting nationwide access to abortion pills until Thursday.

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Order allows women to obtain the drug at pharmacies or through the mail

The Supreme Court's action in Louisiana v. FDA will have sweeping implications for access to the abortion pill mifepristone.