Federal Appeals Court Blocks Mississippi’s Sweeping Pro-Life Law
A federal appeals court on Wednesday blocked Missouri’s latest abortion restriction law that bans the procedure beyond eight weeks of pregnancy. Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt said his son, Stephen “has shown…

A federal appeals court on Wednesday blocked Missouri’s latest Abortion restriction law that bans the procedure beyond eight weeks of pregnancy.
Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt said his son, Stephen “has shown me the inherent beauty and dignity in all life, especially those with special needs,” according to The Associated Press.
“While we’re disappointed in the 8th Circuit’s decision, their decision does provide an avenue for this case to be heard by the Supreme Court, and we plan to seek review in the Supreme Court,” he added in a statement.
Abortion supporters declared the ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit a victory. “Today’s decision is a critical victory for Missourians,” Yamelsie Rodríguez, president of Reproductive Health Services of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region, said, according to The Hill.
“For now, we celebrate our continued ability to provide safe, legal Abortion at the last remaining clinic in Missouri. We know this fight is not over, especially with a direct challenge to Roe before the Supreme Court. Planned Parenthood will not back down — today is proof enough,” she added.


