Judge blocks Missouri abortion ban

A judge says Missouri's abortion ban isn’t enforceable, but there's no start date for abortions
A judge ruled Friday that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment, though Planned Parenthood said the decision is still not sufficient for it to resume providing abortions in the state.
Missouri Republicans want to restrict or ban abortion again — but can they agree how?
Anti-abortion lawmakers have pitched multiple ideas for renewed restrictions or a ban. It remains to be seen whether they will unite behind one.
Missouri judge strikes down abortion ban, but clinics say access remains blocked
Several laws, such as the 72-hour waiting period, were temporarily blocked. But Planned Parenthood says enough restrictions remain in place to prevent abortion services from resuming.
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 Blocks Abortion Ban—But Clinics Still Can’t Reopen
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Judge blocks Missouri abortion ban after ballot measure’s passage
A state circuit court judge blocked some parts of Missouri’s near-total abortion ban after an abortion ballot measure’s passage in November. But the ruling preserved other restrictions, including that abortion facilities have to be licensed by the state.
Missouri Abortion Ban Faces Legal Challenge
Abortion-rights advocates will ask Judge Jerri Zhang to overturn Missouri's near-total ban on the procedure on Wednesday.
Missouri abortion ban halted but obstacles remain for Planned Parenthood
LOUIS — Planned Parenthood is speaking out after a Missouri judge ruled the state’s near total abortion ban is unenforceable. However, the providers still can’t resume abortion care. While Planned Parenthood said this is progress,
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Reactions pour in from Friday’s Amendment 3 ruling in Missouri
Reactions keep pouring in from Friday’s ruling in Jackson County striking down several restrictions on abortion in Missouri.
72-hour waiting period among Missouri abortion laws temporarily struck down by judge
A Missouri judge on Friday temporarily struck down several laws that Planned Parenthood clinics have said made access to ...