Missouri’s Supreme Court issued a ruling Tuesday effectively banning most abortions in the state, resulting in Planned Parenthood canceling abortion appointments.

Chief Justice Mary R. Russell handed down a decision vacating two lower court rulings from Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Jerri Zhang that had temporarily restored access to abortion services.

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