Missouri's top court allows vote on abortion rights

Decision will allow voters to decide whether to restore legal abortion for first time in more than two years.

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The decision will allow voters to decide whether to restore legal abortion in Missouri for the first time in more than two years.

The state enacted a "trigger" law in 2022 that effectively banned abortion, following the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down a federal right to the procedure.

The Missouri ruling overturned a lower court's decision last week to remove the amendment following a lawsuit from anti-abortion groups.

Missouri is among the US states with the strictest abortion laws. Currently in effect is a total abortion ban outside of specific medical emergencies.

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