(UTV|COLOMBO) – A judge has temporarily blocked Missouri from becoming the first US state not to have an abortion clinic in nearly half a century.
Planned Parenthood won a court order to keep the state’s only abortion clinic open, on the day it was due to close.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has refused to renew its operating licence, alleging “deficient practices”.
Nine US states have passed anti-abortion legislation this year.
On Friday, Circuit Court Judge Michael Stelzer said the Missouri abortion clinic’s licence could remain in effect while Planned Parenthood seeks a preliminary injunction against the state.
A ruling on that matter is expected next Tuesday.
Earlier this week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released a statement citing “ongoing concerns” about the clinic in the wake of its annual inspection.
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