Washington State Stockpiles Abortion Pills Ahead of Potential Trump Presidency

Governor Jay Inslee secures 30,000 doses of mifepristone to safeguard access amid legal uncertainties and the upcoming election.

Governor Jay Inslee ordered the purchase of 30,000 doses of mifepristone, enough to last three years.
The stockpile aims to protect against potential nationwide bans or restrictions on abortion medication.
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision left open the possibility of future legal challenges to mifepristone.
Former President Trump has expressed conflicting positions on abortion, raising concerns about future access.
Washington has seen an increase in out-of-state women seeking abortions since the 2022 Supreme Court decision.