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Thousands of Women Getting Abortion Pills By Mail Thanks to Shield Laws

May 15, 2024

What: An analysis from the Society for Family Planning found that every month about 8,000 women living in states with strict abortion restrictions got abortion pills via mail by the end of 2023, from states that have “shield” laws protecting health care providers who prescribe the medication. Another 8,000 women in states without strict restrictions were getting pills via telehealth appointments each month.

Why it matters: This is the first time hard numbers have been put on how many women are seeking this medical workaround.

Source: Associated Press

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