Missouri AG to Enforce Abortion Restrictions After Viability Despite Reproductive Freedom Amendment

Dec 1, 2024, 06:29 PM

Missouri's Republican Attorney General has announced plans to enforce certain abortion restrictions despite the anticipated passage of a constitutional amendment aimed at reversing the state's near-total ban on the procedure. The amendment, known as the Reproductive Freedom Amendment, is expected to redefine the legal landscape regarding abortion rights in Missouri. The Attorney General's office has issued an opinion clarifying that abortions after viability will remain illegal, indicating that some restrictions may still be enforceable even with the new amendment in place. This development highlights the ongoing legal and political challenges surrounding abortion access in the state.