Davids Statement on Supreme Court’s Abortion Pill Decision

Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine. Mifepristone, which was originally approved for use more than 20 years ago, is a safe and effective medication used in over half of all abortions in the United States.

“I will always stand with Kansans who overwhelmingly rejected extremist attempts to limit reproductive health care access. Yet, for the second year in a row, a vital and safe reproductive health care medication was under attack, threatening to strip Kansans’ ability to freely make health care decisions that are best for their families and futures. Thankfully, with today’s Supreme Court's decision, that attack once again failed. While this is a victory for our freedoms, the fight is far from over. I remain steadfast in opposing anyone who tries to interfere in our most private health care decisions."

Background:

Today’s ruling is the second time in 14 months that the Supreme Court has rejected extreme attempts to limit Mifepristone access. Regardless of today’s decision, medication abortion is still banned in 14 states, including many in the Midwest.