Biden Administration on Wednesday reportedly jumped into action, looking at grants for wider access to emergency contraception, which would prove to be an effective measure if the Supreme Court overturns the abortion law.
The leaked draft from the Supreme Court, showing the majority of Justices ready to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, stunned the nation and received backlash and severe criticism from the public and several entities.
White House spokesperson Jen Psaki confirmed during a press briefing that the Biden Administration eyes grants for emergency contraception. She said, “What we have done to date ... where we have seen restrictions ... is created for example the dire need grant awards, which provide funding to expand access to emergency contraception.”
Abortion pills
The passing of abortion bans in multiple states and the recent Supreme Court draft foreshadowing the overturn of legal abortion law have made US women desperately look for other means.
This resulted in a spike in abortion medication—prescription pills to terminate a pregnancy at home.
Telehealth providers meet patients virtually and provide prescriptions that a patient receives via mail. The country has witnessed a sharp rise in numbers following the strict abortion bans imposed by several states.
Though the practice is not legal, the US authorities are not able to accuse the telehealth providers as they have no power over foreign providers and pharmacies.
Abortion through medication has been on a rise since 2020—contributing to over 54% of total abortions in the US.
