Missouri files appeal in recent abortion ruling to state’s Supreme Court

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Representatives of the State of Missouri filed an appeal on Friday to the state’s high court over a recent ruling involving abortion rights

Jackson County Judge Jerri Zhang last month in their 20-page ruling struck down a number of restrictions that were in place that were determined to be in violation of 2024’s Amendment 3, a voter-approved measure that enshrined abortion rights within the Missouri Constitution.

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and Republican Gov. Mike Kehoea opposed the ruling, while groups like the ACLU and “No on 3, Stop the Ban” were in support of it.

Among those restrictions struck down included the restrictions on medical abortions and specific licensing requirements at facilities that provide abortions.

Medical provider Planned Parenthood began taking medical abortion appointments at the end of last month.

State lawmakers are asking voters again to give their insight on abortion rights this fall with the new Amendment 3. Its passage would increase restrictions.

Friday’s notice of appeal to the Supreme Court questions “the validity of a statute or provision of the Constitution of Missouri.”

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