Cori Bush fights to maintain access to abortion drug mifepristone

The drug mifepristone, used in more than half of abortions nationwide and in nearly all medication abortions, has been deemed a safe and effective way to end pregnancies since 2000, when the FDA approved its use.

However, the future of access to mifepristone now depends on the outcome of pending court cases, including a case before a New Orleans federal court of appeals. Attorneys expect a ruling from the judges in the coming weeks or months.

The Rev. Love Holt, an abortion doula and community engagement manager with Pro-Choice Missouri, said that a total ban on mifepristone would cause chaos for marginalized communities that might be more inclined to seek abortion care at home.