Joe Biden & Abbott Laboratories

Joe Biden: Rules finalized under President Joe Biden that ended the in-person requirement for mifepristone were reversed by the appellate court, putting his administration's policy on abortion access under scrutiny.

Abbott Laboratories: Abbott Laboratories, a manufacturer of Mifepristone, is a defendant in the lawsuit and has requested a hold on the appeals court's order to seek relief from the United States — Supreme Court of the United States.

Joe Biden: The Biden administration permanently eliminated the in-person mandate for mifepristone in December 2021, a decision that enabled abortion rights groups to make abortion pills accessible in every state despite Roe's end.

Abbott Laboratories: Abbott Laboratories, the maker of mifepristone, received temporary relief from Samuel Alito's order, allowing continued mail access to the drug. The company appealed to the United States — Supreme Court of the United States to set aside the appellate court's order and expressed concern about the 'immediate confusion and upheaval' caused by the 5th Circuit's decision.