Missouri Supreme Court Reinstates Abortion Restrictions | JQJO

The Missouri Supreme Court overturned a lower court injunction blocking abortion restrictions, effectively reinstating a near-total ban. This follows a voter-approved constitutional amendment enshrining reproductive rights. Planned Parenthood condemned the decision, calling it a "de facto abortion ban," while state Republicans celebrated. The lower court judge must now re-evaluate the case using different standards, potentially leading to another injunction. The state's abortion numbers have drastically decreased due to prior regulations.