In a significant development for reproductive rights in the United States, Missouri is witnessing a monumental push towards legalizing abortion through a direct appeal to voters. A coalition of abortion rights groups, known as Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, has successfully gathered more than double the required signatures to place an amendment enshrining abortion rights in the Missouri constitution on the ballot. This effort marks a pivotal moment in the state's political landscape, especially considering Missouri's current near-total ban on abortions, with exceptions only for medical emergencies.
The campaign, buoyed by the support of over 1,800 volunteers, submitted a staggering 380,159 signatures, far exceeding the 172,000 signatures mandated by law. This overwhelming response underscores the strong grassroots support for reproductive rights in Missouri, reflecting a broader national trend of pushing back against restrictive abortion laws. The initiative's success in gathering signatures is a testament to the dedication of advocates and the urgency of restoring abortion rights in the state.
Missouri's Secretary of State is now tasked with verifying the validity of the signatures, a procedural step that, if successful, will see the abortion rights amendment placed on the ballot, likely in November. This development comes at a critical time when abortion rights are under intense scrutiny and debate across the United States, following significant legal and legislative shifts.
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Petition to put abortion rights in Missouri constitution gets twice the signatures needed
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Working on a tight deadline, advocates collected signatures from around the state supporting a vote to restore the right to abortions, which are now banned in Missouri except for medical emergencies.
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‘Monumental day.’ Missouri abortion rights groups drop off signatures to overturn ban
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The coalition of abortion rights groups, called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, said it dropped off more than 380,000 signatures ... has enough, it would be placed on the ballot, likely in November. Friday marked a day of celebration for Missouri ...
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Missouri and South Dakota move toward abortion rights ballot questions
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On Friday, a coalition of abortion rights groups in Missouri turned in 380,159 signatures to put the amendment on the ballot, more than double the 172,000 signatures required by law. The Missouri organizers’ announcement followed a petition drive in South Dakota that announced on Wednesday that it,
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