Show-Me State Times

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a significant legal triumph as the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled in his favor concerning Planned Parenthood's records on transgender procedures for minors. The decision from the Western District Court of Appeals supports the Attorney General's stance on requiring Planned Parenthood to produce specific documents.

Bailey expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, stating, "Today, the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled in favor of my office, affirming our legal authority to compel Planned Parenthood to produce documents related to the gender mutilation of minors."

The Attorney General emphasized his commitment to transparency and child protection, asserting that the ruling highlights Missouri's legal framework supporting these values. "This ruling sends a clear message: Missouri law supports transparency and the protection of our children—and Planned Parenthood’s baseless objections only served to delay that accountability."

Bailey articulated the case's broader significance beyond document access, viewing it as an initiative to reveal misconduct by some institutions in care practices. "This case is not just about documents—it’s about exposing institutions that mislead families, conceal critical information, and prey on vulnerable children under the guise of ‘care.’"

The Attorney General reiterated his office's dedication to continuing this legal pursuit to make Missouri a safe place for children and families. "Today’s decision brings us one step closer to making Missouri the safest state in the nation for children and families. We will continue to pursue justice, demand transparency, and ensure that no provider or clinic escapes scrutiny."

He concluded with a commitment to protecting personal health information while defending children's rights, stating, "We will protect private health information while relentlessly defending the rights of Missouri’s children from manipulation, misinformation, and radical mutilation."