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Planned Parenthood asks court to allow abortions in Missouri

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Planned Parenthood made a new filing in its ongoing lawsuit against the state of Missouri for restricting abortion access.

Breakdown
  • Planned Parenthood is seeking to restore access to medication abortions in Missouri. 18s
  • Missouri law requires providers to have a complication plan and long-term insurance for abortion pills. 45s
  • State attorneys argue the restrictions are needed for health and safety, while Planned Parenthood calls them politically motivated. 1m 3s
  • The state is also appealing a previous injunction that allowed surgical abortions to resume. 1m 29s
  • Decisions on the court hearings are expected in the coming weeks. 1m 53s
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