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Will Missouri Voters Approve Amendment 3 To Restore Abortion Rights?

Missouri advocates are campaigning for Amendment 3, which would establish a constitutional right to abortion in the state. With Missouri currently holding one of the strictest abortion bans in the nation, supporters, including Planned Parenthood, are canvassing to gain public backing. Missouri’s ban was enacted in 2022 after the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, causing many residents to seek care in nearby Kansas. Anti-abortion groups, like 40 Days for Life, argue the current law protects maternal health in emergencies and oppose Amendment 3, asserting abortion is not healthcare. If passed, the amendment would prompt legal challenges.

first published: Oct 30, 2024 01:39 pm