A judge says Missouri’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, but there’s no start date for abortions
A judge has ruled that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment.
Missouri Judge Blocks Abortion Ban—But Clinics Still Can’t Reopen
Missourians voted to add the right to abortion until viability into their state constitution—making their state one of ten to enshrine abortion rights since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. But simply having the constitutional right to abortion does not alone change anything on the ground: The courts must enforce this right by affirming that anti-abortion laws violate states’ newly amended constitutions.
Planned Parenthood asks Missouri judge to reconsider order that kept abortions halted
Because some of Missouri's licensing restrictions are still on the books, Planned Parenthood providers said they cannot perform abortions even after an order lifted the state's overall abortion ban.
Judge Strikes Down Missouri Abortion Ban but Leaves Some Regulations in Place
The judge found the ban unconstitutional under a pro-abortion ballot measure that voters approved in November.
Missouri judge partially blocks enforcement of state's abortion ban
A state judge on Friday ruled Missouri's nearly total abortion ban violates the state's Constitution as amended by voters on Nov. 5 and partially blocked enforcement of the abortion law.
Planned Parenthood asks judge to reconsider order that kept abortions on hold
Because some licensing restrictions are still on the books, Planned Parenthood providers said they cannot perform abortions even after an order lifted the state's overall abortion ban.
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Abortions still aren't available in Missouri, even though voters legalized it. What happens now?
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Abortion access still facing obstacles in Missouri
Despite voter approval of Amendment 3 in November, Missouri women still can't receive abortions in the state for right now due to a significant legal hurdle.