Missouri Judge’s Ruling Throws Last-Minute Curveball in Abortion Ballot Fight

On Friday, a Missouri judge ruled that the state’s abortion ban is unconstitutional, but he stayed his ruling from taking effect until next week.

The ruling is a major victory for abortion rights advocates, who have been fighting to keep the ban from taking effect. The ban, which was passed by the state legislature in 2019, would have banned all abortions in Missouri after eight weeks of pregnancy.

The judge’s ruling is a blow to anti-abortion advocates, who have been hoping to see the ban take effect. The ruling is also a setback for Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, who has been defending the ban in court.

The Missouri abortion ban is one of several that have been passed in recent years.

These bans have been challenged in court, and several have been struck down as unconstitutional. However, some bans have been upheld, and the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of these bans in the coming months.

The Missouri judge’s ruling is a reminder that the fight over abortion rights is far from over. Abortion is a legal right in the United States, but it is under attack in many states.

Abortion rights advocates are hopeful that the Missouri judge’s ruling will help to protect abortion rights in the state.

However, they are also aware that the fight is not over. Anti-abortion advocates are likely to appeal the ruling, and the Supreme Court could ultimately overturn it.

The Missouri judge’s ruling is a significant development in the fight over abortion rights. It is a victory for abortion rights advocates, but it is also a reminder that the fight is not over.