The Missouri Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Tuesday regarding a proposed abortion-rights amendment that could potentially go before voters this year. The amendment aims to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, as well as affirming the right for individuals to make reproductive health care decisions. If approved, the measure is expected to overturn the state's near-total abortion ban implemented in 2022.
The proposal was initially scheduled for the November ballot. However, Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft removed it from the ballot on Monday, following a county circuit judge's ruling in favor of abortion opponents and Republican lawmakers seeking to have the amendment removed.
