Missouri abortion clinic will remain open
Missouri's only remaining abortion clinic will remain open for now, a judge ruled on Friday.
Judge Michael Stelzer granted a temporary restraining order keeping the state from closing the Planned Parenthood clinic.
The clinic's abortion license was set to expire at midnight. The state had refused to renew it unless it received interviews with five of the clinic's doctors.
The clinic will remain open until at least Tuesday, when there will be a hearing to consider a preliminary injunction.
“Today is a victory for women across Missouri, but this fight is far from over," Leana Wen, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, said in a statement.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) said Wednesday that the state would not renew the clinic's abortion license unless it complied with an ongoing investigation into potential violations of state law.
Parson said the Planned Parenthood clinic is suspected of breaking several state laws and regulations, including one that requires patients receive pelvic exams 72 hours before getting abortions.
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/446376-missouri-abortion-clinic-will-remain-open
