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Missouri judge rules state’s abortion ban is unenforceable after constitutional amendment

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Missouri is one of five states where voters approved ballot measures in 2024 general election to add the right to an abortion to their state constitutions.

The Missouri amendment does not specifically override any laws, but advocates must ask courts to knock down bans they believe are now unconstitutional.

Missouri ’s constitutional amendment allows lawmakers to restrict abortion after viability, with exceptions.

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