Actually . . . There's a great deal of legal fighting underway . . . However, round I takes place downtown and could determine the course of the battle . . . Here's a preview and links to more info:
Lawyers for Planned Parenthood and the Missouri Attorney Generals office made arguments before a Jackson County judge Wednesday.
The judge will determine how Missouri's Amendment 3 applies to existing laws surrounding abortion access.
Voters approved Amendment 3 in November. It restores some abortion access in Missouri.
The amendment takes effect at the end of the day Thursday, meaning abortion providers can, in principle, offer abortions beginning Friday.
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Abortion becomes legal in Missouri Thursday, but providers ask for court to offer guidance
Judge could issue ruling on request for a preliminary injunction by the end of the week. Injunction would open door for abortion providers to offer the service on Friday.
Abortions could begin in Kansas City on Friday if Jackson Co. judge blocks restrictions
Planned Parenthood is asking for a court ruling that it says would allow the organization to begin offering abortions after voters approved Amendment 3 last month.
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