Missouri trial could affect abortion access across the Midwest and South

By: Kevin Hardy, Anna Spoerre

Outlets: Stateline

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 1,400

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The outcome of a trial over Missouri’s abortion regulations could ripple far beyond the state, potentially creating new availability for women in the Midwest and South who can’t access abortion close to home.

As a judge weighs the constitutionality of a litany of state restrictions on abortion, the stakes are clear for Missouri women: The decision could hamper access for nearly everyone in the state — or greatly broaden it …

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