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Missouri Supreme Court allows abortion ballot initiative to proceed despite attorney general's objections

FILE - Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey speaks to reporters after taking the oath of office in Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 3, 2023. The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday, July 20, ordered the Republican attorney general to stand down and allow an initiative petition to legalize abortion in the state to move forward. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb, File)

Overview

  • Missouri Supreme Court ruled attorney general improperly delayed approval of abortion ballot initiative
  • Initiative aims to include right to abortion in state constitution, has faced lawsuits over proposed wording
  • Attorney general had held up approval over concerns about underestimating costs
  • If passed, initiative would protect abortion rights in Missouri amid legal battles
  • Outcome remains uncertain as court battles over wording continue