SCOTUS Stays Judge Kacsmaryk’s Mifepristone Ruling In Full Pending Appeal

Matthew Kacsmaryk, the judge who issued the ban on mifepristone, failed to disclose two 2014 interviews on Christian talk radio during his confirmation process.

In the interviews, he blames “no-fault divorce” and “permissive contraception policies” for the “sexual revolution.” pic.twitter.com/shxbi8D3rj

— The Recount (@therecount) April 20, 2023

BREAKING: I was right! SCOTUS has stayed the Kacsmaryk ruling pending appeal and Alito and Thomas have dissented! MIFEPRISTONE IS STILL AVAILABLE. https://t.co/ozhktrqBBE

— Mueller, She Wrote (@MuellerSheWrote) April 21, 2023

Most significant thing is Alito and Thomas were only ones to dissent. Bodes well for the future and the Texas Judge’s restrictions and those of the Court of Appeals not being upheld, should this case ever reach SCOTUS. https://t.co/dfs2OCN964

— Neal Katyal (@neal_katyal) April 21, 2023

SCOTUS issues a stay on Kacsmaryk’s decision until the 5th Circuit Appeals Court can decide. Alito and Thomas dissented. This is a victory for the Biden Administration, the FDA, common sense, and most importantly, America’s women.

— Jonathan Reiner (@JReinerMD) April 21, 2023

I’m relieved SCOTUS has, at least temporarily, put #ScienceOverPolitics in preserving access to this important lifeline.

We know this isn’t the end. Democrats will continue to fight Republican attempts to ban abortion until reproductive care is accessible and affordable for all. https://t.co/mUiTO6JvJI

— James E. Clyburn (@RepJamesClyburn) April 22, 2023

Today’s SCOTUS order will keep #mifepristone available for many — but in Texas, abortion is still illegal.

Unless Democrats win control of the legislature in states like ours, far-right extremists will keep fighting to control the most personal decisions you can make. https://t.co/OskP2XPo79

— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) April 22, 2023