Missouri Abortion Rights Campaign for Constitutional Amendment

SOURCE npr.org
Missouri abortion rights supporters launch signature collecting event for a constitutional amendment legalizing abortion up until fetal viability, facing obstacles and opposition from GOP lawmakers. Campaign raises $4 million, aiming to protect women's healthcare rights. Battle over ballot initiative, potential barriers from Republicans in the General Assembly.

Key Points

  • Efforts to legalize abortion up until fetal viability in Missouri
  • Campaign raising funds and mobilizing supporters for ballot initiative
  • Opposition from GOP lawmakers and potential obstacles in the General Assembly

Pros

  • Proposed amendment would protect women's healthcare rights
  • Campaign raised over $4 million for the cause
  • Efforts to secure signatures from volunteers and supporters

Cons

  • Facing opposition and obstacles from GOP lawmakers
  • Potential barriers from Republicans in the General Assembly