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Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday issued an administrative order temporarily leaving access to the abortion pill mifepristone unchanged while the justices consider whether to permit restrictions imposed by a federal appeals court to take effect. Justice Samuel Alito's order prevents immediate enforcement of the appeals-court limitations and keeps pharmacy and mail distribution available. The action follows litigation filed by Louisiana challenging FDA prescribing rules and a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that concluded the state was likely to prevail. The Supreme Court has preserved the status quo through at least Thursday as it evaluates the legal arguments, with potential further rulings expected later this week.

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