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US Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict access to abortion pill mifepristone

Abortion-rights activists hold signs as they protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court during a rally in Washington, March 26, 2024. [AP Photo]

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone on Thursday, turning back a challenge from anti-abortion advocates.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the pill in 2000, and it's currently used in more than 60% of U.S. abortions.

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