Missouri judge strikes down ballot summary for anti-abortion measure backed by Republican lawmakers

A Missouri judge has struck down ballot summary for an anti-abortion amendment backed by Republican state lawmakers. Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green ruled Friday that the summary prepared for voters is insufficient and unfair and must be rewritten. The judge said the summary failed to tell voters that the new measure would repeal an abortion rights amendment adopted by voters last year. He directed the secretary of state to write a new summary. The new amendment proposed by the Republican-led Legislature asks voters to approve a ban on most abortions except in cases of medical emergencies, rape or incest.