Hawley is using a line in the amendment to try and tie the abortion amendment to transgender care. Experts say Hawley is making a political argument, not a legal one.

Hundreds of Missouri doctors signed a letter asking voters to overturn the state’s abortion ban. This comes less than two months from the day Missourians will decide whether to do just that. Missourians will vote on Amendment Three in November.

GYNs said family planning has become increasingly anxiety-inducing for many patients, especially those with high-risk pregnancies, since abortion was outlawed in 2022