Kansas City Today

A monumental Kansas ruling on abortion rights


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The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday reaffirmed that abortion rights are protected by the state constitution, and that lawmakers seeking to restrict abortion must meet a high “strict scrutiny” test. It was a decision that cemented Kansas' role as a key abortion access point for patients across the broader region.

In two 5-1 opinions, the court built on a 2019 decision that said Kansas' Constitution protects abortion rights — striking down a pair of abortion laws passed by the GOP-dominated Legislature. KCUR's Nomin Ujiyediin spoke with KMUW's Rose Conlon about the decisions and what they mean for Kansas.

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Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love, Celia Morton and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Madeline Fox and Lisa Rodriguez.

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