In a landmark victory for reproductive rights, Attorney General Kris Mayes heralded the US Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Food and Drug Administration vs. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which safeguards nationwide access to Mifepristone. The high court's ruling reverses a prior verdict from the Fifth Circuit that threatened to wreak havoc on the medical community and patients seeking this form of healthcare. According to a statement released by Attorney General Mayes, "Millions of Americans have used Mifepristone safely and effectively for over two decades," emphasizing the importance of the drug in reproductive healthcare.

Attorney General Mayes, taking pride in her enduring commitment to reproductive rights, is standing up for the personal healthcare decisions of Arizonans by declaring she "will never stop fighting against any attempts to restrict the rights of Arizonans to make their own healthcare decisions without interference from anti-abortion politicians and activists." This unwavering stance comes after a concerted effort by her office, which included filing an amicus brief in support of protecting access to the drug, the brief details of which can be viewed on the Arizona Attorney General's Office website.

The significance of the Supreme Court's decision cannot be understated as it has a direct influence on the healthcare options available to millions. The ruling not only impacts providers and patients but also affirms the necessity for accessible reproductive healthcare, setting a pressing precedent in the ongoing saga of reproductive rights litigation.

With Attorney General Mayes at the vanguard, Arizona joined forces with 16 other states and the District of Columbia in a federal lawsuit leading to an April 2023 injunction by the Eastern District of Washington court, which prohibited the FDA from limiting access to mifepristone in the states involved in the case, further cementing the accessibility of medication abortion. This legal trajectory has ensured that Mifepristone remains available, a critical element amidst the turbulent tides that seek to upend the hard-earned reproductive freedoms in the United States.