Missouri Supreme Court rules abortion amendment to stay on November ballot

Published: Sep 09, 2024 Duration: 00:02:17 Category: News & Politics

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>> Let us be very clear. Today's decision is a victory not only for reproductive freedom, but also for direct democracy and Missouri. >> Breaking news at 4. We just an hour left until the deadline. A probe. Abortion rights amendment also known as amendment 3. We'll stay on the Missouri ballot for voters in the November election. Welcome to FOX 4 news at 4. I'm Loren, Halifax and I'm Crystal Martinez. The amendment face legal challenges with the Cole County judge previously ruling. It didn't meet the ballot requirements as outlined by state law. The state Supreme Court reversed that decision after a last-minute appeal by those for the initiative. FOX for Pool. Tears in Jefferson City with more on the decision that came down this afternoon. >> In Missouri Supreme Court's decision came down just before 2.30, on Tuesday afternoon regarding amendment 3. It will now be on the November ballot. If passed, would replace much of the existing abortion ban right now, the procedure is illegal in Missouri with limited exceptions, Missourians for constitutional freedom is the campaign behind amendment 3. This court deciding to keep us on the ballot is what protect Missouri voters give the voters the opportunity to vote. That's simply what we're asking for. The organization gathered more than 300,000 signatures across the state in order to qualify for the ballot. It would establish the constitutional right to an abortion up until fetal viability and grant protections for other reproductive health care like IVF and birth control as well as gender affirming care. It would also protect medical professionals from prosecution. But some protesters against the amendment. We're outside the court Tuesday morning and said they believe it's wrong for Missouri. We can do harm to a baby or anybody We should take care of our. >> means that God made last month. A group of lawmakers and activists against amendment 3 students are E Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft accusing him of wrongly certifying the ballot late Friday evening, Co County Circuit Judge Christopher Limbaugh ruled in favor of the anti-abortion groups saying it failed to list what existing Missouri laws would be repealed and passed an appeal. Got it to the Supreme Court on Tuesday. It past Missouri could be the first state to overturn abortion ban by

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