Missouri Could Soon Become First State Without A Clinic That Performs Abortions
A handful of states each have one remaining clinic that performs abortions. Unless a judge intervenes, health officials will force a Missouri facility to stop offering the procedure this week.
by Sarah McCammon
May 28, 2019
3 minutes
Missouri is within days of losing its last remaining health center that provides abortions. Unless a court intervenes, it will become the first state in the nation without such a clinic.
Planned Parenthood officials say they are filing a lawsuit in state court Tuesday, asking for a restraining order to prevent its St. Louis clinic from being forced to stop offering the procedure after a state license expires Friday.
Planned Parenthood officials say they've been unable to reach an
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days