By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/missouri-denies-license-for-states-only-abortion-clinic Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Missouri denies license for state’s only abortion clinic Nation Jun 21, 2019 11:43 AM EDT Missouri’s health department has declined to renew a license to perform abortions for the state’s lone clinic, but the St. Louis Planned Parenthood affiliate can continue to perform the procedure for now. The state notified the clinic of its decision Friday morning before a court hearing. St. Louis Circuit Judge Michael Stelzer says a preliminary injunction he previously issued to allow the clinic to continue perform abortions remains in place for now. He says he will issue a written order outlining next steps. Health department officials have cited concerns at the clinic, including that three “failed abortions” required additional surgeries, and another led to life-threatening complications. Clinic leaders say the license fight is part of an effort by an anti-abortion administration to eliminate the procedure. READ MORE: New abortion laws are too extreme for most Americans, poll shows We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Missouri’s health department has declined to renew a license to perform abortions for the state’s lone clinic, but the St. Louis Planned Parenthood affiliate can continue to perform the procedure for now. The state notified the clinic of its decision Friday morning before a court hearing. St. Louis Circuit Judge Michael Stelzer says a preliminary injunction he previously issued to allow the clinic to continue perform abortions remains in place for now. He says he will issue a written order outlining next steps. Health department officials have cited concerns at the clinic, including that three “failed abortions” required additional surgeries, and another led to life-threatening complications. Clinic leaders say the license fight is part of an effort by an anti-abortion administration to eliminate the procedure. READ MORE: New abortion laws are too extreme for most Americans, poll shows We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now