McClellan Statement on Supreme Court’s Mifepristone Decision

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court’s decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA: 

“The Supreme Court overturned the federal appeals court ruling and preserved access to mifepristone, finding the plaintiffs lacked standing. This is a major relief for patients nationwide and a win over extremist attacks on reproductive freedom — for now.

“Mifepristone is a safe, effective abortion medication. Since it received FDA approval over two decades ago, millions of Americans have used mifepristone for abortion and miscarriage management. 

“Today’s ruling ends the latest meritless attempt to insert partisan politics into deeply personal health care decisions that should be made by individuals in consultation with their providers. 

“While this decision is welcomed news in our continued fight to protect reproductive freedom, we must remain vigilant for future attempts to restrict access to comprehensive reproductive health care. I will continue fighting alongside the Biden-Harris Administration and congressional Democrats to safeguard reproductive freedom and improve health outcomes for every American.”