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 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 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.
Missouri judge knocks down state's near-total abortion ban, but some hurdles linger
The ruling effectively ends a mandatory 72-hour waiting period between an appointment and surgical abortion, along with other now unconstitutional state laws.
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.
Missouri organizations react to judge blocking total ban on abortion
The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri and the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America released statements on the ruling.
Mother Jones: Missouri Abortion Ban Basically Remains Intact
A progressive take that makes an important point about relying on court rulings to enforce election law.
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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Missouri Voters Enshrined Abortion Rights. GOP Lawmakers Are Already Working to Roll Them Back.
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Missouri anti-abortion officials lied to multiple courts (and voters) about Amendment 3
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