Missouri Supreme Court Deliberates on Abortion Measure

The Missouri Supreme Court is deliberating on whether Amendment 3, a proposed measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, should be included in the November ballot. This follows a ruling by Cole County Judge Christopher Limbaugh, who invalidated the measure for not adequately informing voters about the laws it would repeal. Despite this, the court has allowed time for an appeal. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft decertified the measure, but Missourians for Constitutional Freedom challenged this action, citing it as contempt of court. Proponents argue that the measure is essential to safeguard reproductive rights, while opponents claim it fails to meet state legal requirements. The Supreme Court's decision is expected imminently, given the pressing deadline to print ballots.