Abortion clinics in Missouri have resumed procedures after years of restrictions, following a constitutional amendment that protects abortion rights. This turnaround comes despite a push by Republican leaders to undermine this amendment after its approval by voters. Missouri led the nation with a near-total ban post-Roe v. Wade, yet voters have shown overwhelming support for reproductive rights. Planned Parenthood, as the main provider, has started operations again after a court order lifted specific state licensing requirements, although challenges remain with future legislative actions against abortion access.
The struggle to provide abortions three months after the ballot measure passed highlights the difficulties that clinics face despite popular support for abortion rights among voters.
Missouri was the first state to enact an abortion ban after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, then became the first to approve a citizen-sponsored abortion rights amendment.
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