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The Supreme Court stepped in Monday to restore access to mifepristone by mail, pausing a lower court ban that blocked telehealth prescriptions. The move gives millions of people continued access to safe medication while the case moves forward.
The Supreme Court ruled to maintain broader access to mifepristone, allowing millions of Americans to continue receiving abortion medication through telehealth and mail. The decision preserves expanded healthcare access while legal challenges work through the court system.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep mifepristone, used in most medication abortions, available by mail and telehealth while legal challenges continue. The decision ensures women can access the FDA-approved drug without in-person doctor visits through at least 2027.
The Supreme Court temporarily preserved access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion medication, until at least Thursday while justices consider whether federal restrictions should take effect. The decision maintains current access through pharmacies and telemedicine for women nationwide.
Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun is launching an ethics initiative targeting Nigeria's lower courts, where 70% of cases are heard but where neglect has created justice delays for millions. Her focus on grassroots reform could restore access to justice for ordinary Nigerians who can't afford higher court litigation.
India's Supreme Court stepped in to protect a historic newspaper from being silenced, ruling its printing presses must keep running despite government allegations. The decision ensures millions of readers can access independent news while courts review the disputed case.
After losing their 28-year-old child and caring for another with special needs, a couple got court permission to try IVF despite the husband exceeding age limits. The Calcutta High Court ruled that as long as one spouse meets the age requirement, couples can access fertility treatment.
A high court has given one of India's most visited temples four months to decide on special access for patients with autoimmune and rare diseases. The petition highlights how "invisible suffering" often gets overlooked at crowded holy sites.
After years of waiting, communities in South Sudan's rural Western Equatoria State are finally getting their day in court through a groundbreaking mobile justice program. Starting next month, traveling courts will bring legal resolution to 35 pending cases, including crimes that have left victims waiting years for accountability.
India's Supreme Court has directed a national committee to create a comprehensive plan making prisons accessible for inmates with disabilities. The landmark order recognizes that dignity and equality must extend behind prison walls too.
India's Supreme Court just ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, ordering every school in the country to provide free sanitary pads to girls. The landmark decision also mandates separate, accessible toilets in all schools, with real consequences for those who don't comply.
After eight years without clean water, families in South Africa's Centane community won a major court victory forcing government action. A judge ruled officials must create and implement a water access plan within two months.
After years of being locked out of their ancestral beaches by luxury hotels, Jamaican communities are taking their fight to court and winning back access to cherished coastal spaces. Five landmark cases set to go to trial could transform how the island balances tourism with local rights.
After social media wrongly identified a New Zealand doctor as a convicted rapist, the truth emerged: he was acquitted years ago in an unreported retrial. The case highlights why New Zealand is now considering better public access to court records.
The Supreme Court just cleared the way for Black coaches to challenge the NFL's hiring practices in open court. It's a major victory for transparency and accountability in professional sports.
Workers waiting nearly a year for their day in court could soon see justice delivered three times faster. Botswana's Industrial Court is rolling out game-changing reforms to slash case backlogs and bring hearings closer to home.
India's Supreme Court is making sure millions of girls can stay in school by requiring every school to provide free sanitary napkins and working gender-segregated bathrooms. The court will monitor progress every three months to ensure no girl has to miss class during her period.
The historic Wimbledon tennis tournament just cleared a major hurdle to triple its size, adding 38 new courts and opening 27 acres of new public parkland. The expansion will bring fans closer to the world's best players while creating green space the community can enjoy.
A father's fight to protect his son's privacy just set a powerful precedent in India's highest courts. The Rajasthan High Court ruled that social media platforms must act immediately when private images are shared without consent.
After 10 years of unemployment following an illegal termination, a school librarian in India wins his job back with full compensation. The Bombay High Court awarded him complete back wages and ordered his immediate reinstatement.
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