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A proposed Missouri amendment banning abortion and including restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors is being challenged in court.

The ACLU argues the amendment violates the state constitution's single-subject rule and has a misleading ballot summary.

Opponents claim the inclusion of gender-affirming care is "ballot candy" designed to attract voters.

A judge is considering whether to remove the amendment from the ballot or revise its language.

A Cole County judge heard arguments Wednesday, Aug. 27 over whether a proposed ban on abortion set to go to 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 stat

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