ACLU of Missouri

“This monumental win for reproductive freedom and abortion access is possible only because of the Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment that Missouri voters passed in 2024,” said Gillian Wilcox, director of litigation at the ACLU of Missouri. “Today’s decision is a reminder that politicians are trying to strip us of our right to reproductive freedom, and Missourians must reject Amendment 3 at the ballot this November or we could lose the access we gained today.”

Two months after the Civil War officially ended, historians tell us Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to tell more than 250,000 enslaved people that they were free.

Each year, we celebrate Juneteenth to commemorate the 1865 emancipation of enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas.

We honor Juneteenth by continuing to fight for Black liberation.

In a big win, medication abortion can be provided in Missouri once again! 🎉

Today, the Jackson County Circuit Court made it clear: abortion restrictions are unconstitutional in the state of Missouri. And for the first time since 2018, medication abortion will be available for patients.

The Jackson County Circuit Court’s order ruled against several state abortion bans, including the restrictions that effectively banned medication abortion in Missouri. The order found that the restrictions were unconstitutional and that they discriminated against abortion care providers, clearing the way for procedural abortion to continue and medication abortion to resume.

Missouri patients can continue to see Planned Parenthood for procedural abortion at health centers in St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia, and medication abortion will be available in St. Louis and Kansas City starting Monday.

You have the right to be visible, loud, and boldly you. Stop by our table at these Pride events, where we'll be distributing free legal know-your-rights information. You can also check out the LGBTQ+ Justice page on our website for more resources and stay tuned for more updates.

We fight for equality now & for those who come after us. This Pride Month and every month of the year, we’re celebrating our q***r joy and fighting attacks on our rights.

Missouri voters struck down the state's abortion ban in 2024, now politicians are trying to overturn the will of the voters and repeal the Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment, which provides the right to access birth control, maternal care, IVF, and abortion care. 👇🏿👇🏽👇🏻

🚨It's official🚨 The politician-referred abortion ban, Amendment 3, will be on the November 3rd ballot. Amendment 3 will overturn the 2024 voter-approved Right to Reproductive Freedom while banning abortion in Missouri. Join us to fight against this abortion ban and protect the will of voters. NO on 3

Next week on Thursday, May 28th, join us from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm for the People’s Briefing. You’ll hear details about the wrapping up of the legislative session, and the power we need moving forward.

RSVP using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zMlcKfpRRSO1rIdLbxnF4A #/registration

Our organizing team makes sure that every volunteer has a tangible impact. Join us to fight to protect our access to abortion care, voting rights, LGBTQ+ justice, and more. Visit this link to RSVP for our monthly People’s Briefing: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zMlcKfpRRSO1rIdLbxnF4A #/registration