Florida, Missouri Face Battles Over Abortion Laws

In Florida, Democrats are pushing to repeal the state's six-week abortion ban and restore protections based on fetal viability, despite facing significant opposition from the Republican majority and Governor Ron DeSantis. This effort follows a statewide initiative that narrowly missed amending the state constitution to protect abortion rights. Meanwhile, in Missouri, Republicans are actively opposing the voter-backed Amendment 3, which enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution and was supported by a recent court ruling that struck down licensing regulations for abortion providers. GOP lawmakers in Missouri are planning to introduce new measures to challenge this amendment, arguing that it compromises women's health and safety. They are preparing to place the issue back on the ballot while Planned Parenthood begins offering abortion services under the new legal framework. The ongoing political battles in both states highlight the deeply entrenched divisions over abortion rights in the U.S.