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Missouri’s New Abortion Law Sparks Debate | Kansas City News
Missouri’s Governor Mike Kehoe just signed a sweeping new law that could send healthcare providers to prison for life if a baby survives an abortion attempt — turning it into a potential first-degree murder charge. Critics argue the bill, hastily amended in the Senate, is unconstitutional and overreaches by rewriting criminal law and empowering prosecutors. While Democrats say existing laws already cover newborn care, anti-abortion groups like Missouri Right to Life applaud the move, calling it vital protection for the most vulnerable. The law is now law — but the legal and political…
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