Press Release: 5/5/2026
Governor Healey Urges Women to Continue to Seek Care as Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Mifepristone by Mail
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
5/04/2026
MEDIA CONTACT
Jacqueline Manning, Press Secretary
Phone
Call Jacqueline Manning, Press Secretary at (617) 725-4025
Online
Email Jacqueline Manning, Press Secretary at jacqui.manning@mass.gov
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the abortion medication mifepristone by mail, after a lower court ruling blocked it late last week.
“Today’s Supreme Court decision is good news for the millions of women across the United States who rely on mifepristone for abortion and miscarriage management. Women in Massachusetts should continue to seek care in the manner of their choosing, as mifepristone remains safe, legal and accessible – in person and by mail,” saidb. “But we know this is only temporary. The Supreme Court will soon make their final decision, and it is essential that they and the FDA protect access to mifepristone. President Trump and his extreme, anti-abortion allies will continue to use every lever possible to take away women’s reproductive rights, especially medication abortion. In Massachusetts, we will continue to fight these attacks on every front and protect women’s access to reproductive care. I’m particularly grateful right now for all of the incredible providers across our state who are making sure that patients get the care they need. We will continue to stand with you every step of the way.”
Governor Healey has taken steps to protect access to reproductive health care, including stockpiling mifepristone, signing one of the most comprehensive Shield Laws in the country, and issuing an Executive Order confirming protections for medication abortion under existing state law. Providers across the state continue to prescribe medication abortion in accordance with state law, and patients can continue to seek care without interruption.