The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled to keep an abortion rights measure on the November ballot, effectively ending a legal challenge against it. The measure, which seeks to amend the state constitution to protect the right to seek and obtain an abortion, had faced opposition from anti-abortion groups who argued that the language on the ballot was misleading.
The decision from the state’s highest court comes after a lower court had initially agreed with the anti-abortion groups and ordered the measure to be removed from the ballot. However, the Supreme Court overruled that decision, stating that it was in the public interest to have the issue decided by voters in November.
Supporters of the measure, including Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union, hailed the ruling as a victory for women’s reproductive rights. They argued that the measure is necessary to protect abortion access in the state, especially in light of recent restrictive laws passed in other states.
Opponents of the measure, on the other hand, expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision. They argued that the language on the ballot was misleading and did not accurately represent the potential impact of the measure if approved by voters.
Despite the legal challenges, the abortion rights measure will now appear on the November ballot, where voters will have the opportunity to decide its fate. The decision is likely to reignite the debate over abortion rights in Missouri and could have far-reaching implications for women’s access to reproductive healthcare in the state.
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