Abortion: Missouri, Nebraska, and the Supreme Court of the United States

Missouri Sues to Restrict Abortion Ban

Missouri has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, seeking to reinstate a restrictive abortion ban that was blocked by a federal court in June.

The ban, which was passed in 2019, would prohibit abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape or incest.

Nebraska Legislature Passes Restrictive Abortion Ban

The Nebraska Legislature has passed a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for medical emergencies or if the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.

The bill must now be signed by Governor Pete Ricketts, who is a strong supporter of anti-abortion legislation.

Supreme Court to Consider Mississippi Abortion Case

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

The case could have major implications for abortion access nationwide, as it will give the Court the opportunity to overturn or uphold the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion.