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Dec 4, 10:07

Missouri Court to Decide Fate of Abortion Ban Amidst Constitutional Amendment

In Missouri, a court is deciding whether to temporarily block the state's near-total abortion ban, despite voters recently approving a constitutional amendment supporting abortion rights; this case highlights the ongoing conflict between state laws and voter-approved amendments regarding abortion ac...

Missouri Court to Decide Fate of Abortion Ban Amidst Constitutional Amendment

In Missouri, a court is deciding whether to temporarily block the state's near-total abortion ban, despite voters recently approving a constitutional amendment supporting abortion rights; this case highlights the ongoing conflict between state laws and voter-approved amendments regarding abortion ac...

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What immediate impact will the ongoing legal challenge in Missouri have on abortion access?

Following a recent Missouri state constitutional amendment supporting abortion rights, a legal challenge is underway to overturn the state's near-total abortion ban. Planned Parenthood and supporters contend that the ban's continued enforcement will severely restrict or completely prevent abortion access for Missouri residents. A judge will decide whether to temporarily block the ban while the case proceeds.

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Missouri Man Facing Execution; Clemency Petition Highlights Abuse, Brain Abnormality

Christopher Collings is to be executed in Missouri on Tuesday for the 2007 murder of 9-year-old Rowan Ford; his clemency petition cites childhood abuse, a brain abnormality, and prosecutorial misconduct as reasons to halt the execution.

Missouri Man Facing Execution; Clemency Petition Highlights Abuse, Brain Abnormality

Christopher Collings is to be executed in Missouri on Tuesday for the 2007 murder of 9-year-old Rowan Ford; his clemency petition cites childhood abuse, a brain abnormality, and prosecutorial misconduct as reasons to halt the execution.

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What are the key factors raised in Christopher Collings' clemency petition, and what is their immediate impact on his scheduled execution?

Christopher Collings, 49, is scheduled for execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the 2007 murder of 9-year-old Rowan Ford. He confessed to the crime, but a clemency petition highlights his history of childhood abuse and a brain abnormality affecting judgment. The governor is reviewing the petition, but has never granted clemency in 12 prior cases.

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