Abortion rights amendment sparks legal challenge in Missouri after election wins
Abortion rights advocates won seven ballot measures in the U.S. elections, marking a significant shift after three defeats, the first since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Notably, Missouri's amendment aims to challenge the state's total abortion ban.
Planned Parenthood of the Great Plains filed a lawsuit in Missouri to invalidate the state's abortion ban and related regulations. The amendment, effective December 5, does not automatically override existing laws, leaving it to advocates to seek court intervention.
In other states, abortion rights measures faced unique challenges. Florida's high approval threshold and South Dakota's specific regulations contributed to defeats. Meanwhile, conservative Texas voters rejected a local anti-abortion proposal, signaling a potential shift in public sentiment.