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Missouri Supreme Court Reinstates Near-Total Abortion Ban

5/30/2025

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The Missouri Supreme Court has reignited the abortion debate by reinstating a near-total ban, effectively shutting down Planned Parenthood services. This ruling comes on the heels of a contentious legal struggle sparked by voters' approval of Amendment 3, which aimed to protect reproductive rights. Now, the case heads back to a Jackson County judge, casting a shadow of uncertainty over abortion access in the state.

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The Missouri Supreme Court has reignited the abortion debate by reinstating a near-total ban, effectively shutting down Planned Parenthood services. This ruling comes on the heels of a contentious legal struggle sparked by voters' approval of Amendment 3, which aimed to protect reproductive rights. Now, the case heads back to a Jackson County judge, casting a shadow of uncertainty over abortion access in the state.