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pstokely

(10,721 posts)
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 09:41 AM Nov 6

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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turbinetree

(25,371 posts)
3. Give it a year and it will not matter.........the current maga court will overturn everything......with help from.......
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 09:54 AM
Nov 6

corporate state.................


John Trudell............


I am not looking to overthrow the American government, the corporate state already has, John Trudell- Santee Dakota activist, artist, and poet (1946-2015)

IronLionZion

(47,036 posts)
4. Looks like many states choose to protect choice through ballot referendums
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 10:04 AM
Nov 6

Passed: Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New York,

Close, still counting votes: Montana, Nebraska,

Failed: Florida, South Dakota

Gore1FL

(21,950 posts)
5. The GOP-controlled statehouse will find a way to overturn it.
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 10:05 AM
Nov 6

They always find a way.

It amazes me that people split their ticket to vote for amendment 3 and to vote for the people that made amendment 3 necessary in the first place.

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