The Missouri Supreme Court declined demands that it “follow the law” when it ruled on Tuesday that a proposed amendment hoping to legalize abortion through all nine months of pregnancy could stay on the November ballot despite questions about its constitutionality.

The high bench’s decision reverses a ruling from Cole County Circuit Judge Christopher Limbaugh, who found last week that the petition to put abortion through birth in front of voters did not meet the disclaimer mandates outlined by Missouri law.

“By a majority vote of this Court, the circuit court’s judgment is reversed. Respondent John R. Ashcroft shall certify to local election authorities that Amendment 3 be placed on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot and shall take all steps necessary to ensure that it is on said ballot,” the court’s ruling said.

The proposed amendment seeks to permanently permit abortion in the Show-Me State, which currently........

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