Elizabeth W Sepper in the Media

Washington Post June 13, 2024

Supreme Court upholds broad access to key abortion pill mifepristone

Professor Elizabeth Sepper addresses the Supreme Court's ruling on the Mifepristone case that stated the plaintiffs did not have legal grounds to bring the challenge, and also considers potential implications of the ruling.

CBS News June 13, 2024

Why the Supreme Court rejected challenge to abortion pill access

Professor Elizabeth Sepper joins "America Decides" to help explain the Supreme Court's rejection of a lawsuit regarding the regulation of abortion pill mifepristone.

The Guardian June 8, 2024

‘They have no options’: Texas court dims hope of timely abortion care for high-risk patients

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on the Texas legislature's recent rejection of a lawsuit regarding life-saving abortion care, stating that the decision overall maintains the status quo.

Texas Standard June 3, 2024

Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion laws

Professor Elizabeth Sepper contributes her expertise to discussions about the Texas Supreme Court's unanimous decision to reject the most recent challenge to Texas' abortion laws.

JAMA Network May 30, 2024

The Texas Medical Board and the Futility of Medical Exceptions to Abortion Bans

Professor Elizabeth Sepper co-authored an article exploring the inconsistencies surrounding medical exceptions to abortion bans and discussing the consequences of these poorly defined exceptions for physicians and their patients.

Bloomberg Law April 24, 2024

Justices Skeptical of Allowing Emergency Abortions

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses Supreme Court oral arguments on Idaho's near total ban on abortion, explaining the conflict between the state and federal laws that govern emergency care.

New Republic April 22, 2024

How Religious Freedom Could Help Liberals Win the Abortion Rights War

Professor Elizabeth Sepper describes allegations of insincerity regarding religious objections to anti-abortion laws as an example of systematic distrust of women.

The Guardian March 27, 2024

US supreme court hearing not a success for anti-abortion doctors, experts say

Professor Elizabeth Sepper predicts that the Supreme Court will not find standing for a case challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, but notes that Justice Alito and Justice Thomas likely will side with anti-abortion doctors.

CBS News March 27, 2024

Why Supreme Court Justices Appear Skeptical About Abortion Pill Challenge

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses the Supreme Court case surrounding the Food and Drug Administration's move to expand access to mifepristone.

Stat News March 26, 2024

Supreme Court mifepristone arguments focus on physicians’ right to sue, not FDA judgment

Regarding the Supreme Court's recent arguments about the common abortion pill mifepristone, Professor Elizabeth Sepper identifies that predicting a judicial outcome in abortion access cases has proved difficult for legal experts in years past.

The 19th News March 26, 2024

Supreme Court seems skeptical anti-abortion doctors can challenge abortion drug mifepristone

Professor Elizabeth Sepper concludes that the Supreme Court is judging a mifepristone access case based on standing, but raises concerns about the potential revival of the Comstock Act, which prohibits sending abortion resources through mail.

The Christian Science Monitor March 26, 2024

Wary Supreme Court voices skepticism about abortion pill case

Professor Elizabeth Sepper describes how the question of "standing" can affect the path of divisive cases before the Supreme Court, such as the current abortion pill case.