Now that Missouri has voted to overturn its abortion ban, what's next?
Source: STL Post Dispatch
Amendment 3, which will protect the right to an abortion until after fetal viability, takes effect Dec. 6.
After that, litigation is expected to overturn Missouri abortion restrictions, including the current law banning the procedure in cases of rape or incest.
“Today’s win is a victory for all Missourians and a crucial step in the path to restoring meaningful access to abortion care,” Tori Schafer, attorney for the Missouri ACLU, said in a statement.
While abortion-rights supporters plan to challenge restrictions in court, abortion opponents are already planning their next moves.
Read more: https://www.stltoday.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/now-that-missouri-has-voted-to-overturn-its-abortion-ban-what-s-next/article_85c724c6-9c3f-11ef-b091-8755f6f8d431.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_stltoday
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