A Cole County judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether a proposed ban on abortion set to go to Missouri voters next year should be thrown out or revised over a provision targeting gender-affirming care for minors.

The ACLU of Missouri believes the proposal, which was drafted by state lawmakers, violates the state constitution because it includes multiple subjects. The group also contends the summary that would appear on the ballot is misleading. ×

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