The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled to keep Amendment 3, which aims to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, on the November 5 ballot. This decision reverses a lower court ruling and mandates Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft to certify the measure, which comes in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, leading many states to address abortion access directly through ballot initiatives. If passed, the amendment would allow the state to regulate abortion post-fetal viability and include various reproductive health rights. Missouri joins nine other states with similar ballot measures aimed at securing abortion rights, amidst ongoing legal battles in several jurisdictions. Supporters of the initiative, including the group Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, view the ruling as a significant victory for reproductive freedom. Abortion is currently heavily restricted in Missouri, permitting only medical emergencies, making the outcome of this ballot critical for reproductive rights in the state.