Missouri currently has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, allowing the procedure only to save a woman’s life or prevent serious injury. Abortion rights groups, including Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, gathered over 380,000 signatures to secure the amendment’s spot on the ballot.
Missouri ballot will include abortion rights : Reactions to the Ruling
Abortion advocates hailed the court’s decision as a victory for reproductive freedom and direct democracy. “The court’s ruling ensures that Amendment 3 will appear on the November 5th ballot, giving voters — not politicians — the power to decide on this critical issue,” said Missourians for Constitutional Freedom.
However, opponents, including the Thomas More Society, argued the ruling could have far-reaching consequences by repealing numerous state laws protecting the unborn and pregnant women.
What’s Next?
Missouri joins a growing list of states considering abortion-related ballot measures this fall. As the November election approaches, both sides will continue to campaign vigorously, with voters ultimately deciding the future of abortion access in the state.
