Voter approval of constitutional amendments regarding abortion may spark more lawsuits rather than immediate changes in access, despite already available services in some states.
Republican state Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman noted that voting ‘yes’ does not repeal existing restrictions, but could lead to prolonged court battles over abortion rights.
Emily Wales from Planned Parenthood emphasized that constitutional rights would lead to significant changes in how abortion is perceived and legally challenged in Missouri.
The amendment process could allow the Republican Legislature to seek to modify or repeal the amendment’s provisions in future elections, maintaining political contention.
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