Judge blocks Missouri abortion ban

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.
A Missouri judge says the state’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, ensuring legal abortions
Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Jerri Zhang issued an order blocking the state’s strict abortion law after a new abortion-rights constitutional amendment recently took effect.
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.
Missouri Judge Blocks Abortion Ban—But Clinics Still Can’t Reopen
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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 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.
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.
Judge blocks Missouri abortion ban, other rules after Amendment 3 lawsuit
A Jackson County judge blocked Missouri's near-total abortion ban Friday following the passage of a statewide constitutional amendment in November. Judge Jerri Zhang's 22-page ruling temporarily blocks several state laws regulating the procedure.
Jackson County judge halts Missouri’s near total abortion ban but procedures can't restart yet
After Missouri voters passed Amendment 3 in November, enshrining the right to an abortion, Planned Parenthood sued to strike down several abortion restrictions in state law. A judge on Friday blocked some but not all of the restrictions.
Missouri judge approves request to block abortion ban after voters pass Amendment 3
A Jackson County Circuit Court judge Friday blocked parts of Missouri’s abortion ban after voters passed Amendment 3 in November.
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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Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe and the General Assembly should respect the voters’ decisions on abortion and the minimum wage, ...