By AP/KWMU
Kansas City, MO. – A state judge today issued a preliminary injunction against a Missouri law that allows people to sue anyone who helps a minor get an abortion without their parents' consent.
Today's order extends an October ruling from Circuit Judge Charles Atwell.
The judge says he issued the preliminary injunction to give himself more time to consider the complex issues raised by the new law. He did not set a deadline for a final ruling.
Last month, Atwell said the law likely violated constitutional rights to free speech and due process. He also said it could cause irreparable harm to Planned Parenthood and its patients.