Abortion rights advocates secure wins in seven states and move to reverse Missouri ban

Abortion rights advocates achieved significant victories in seven states, including Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, and Montana, where amendments to protect abortion access passed. Missouri is set to become the first state to potentially undo an existing abortion ban through a voter-approved amendment. In contrast, abortion opponents succeeded in Florida, where a measure to protect abortion rights failed to meet the required 60% approval. South Dakota also rejected a proposal that would have allowed some regulations on abortion after 12 weeks, maintaining its strict ban. The recent developments follow the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, leading to increased restrictions in many states. Advocates now face challenges in enforcing new amendments against existing laws, particularly in Missouri.