As early voting begins in New York on October 26, Proposition 1—also known as the Equal Rights Amendment—has sparked debates. The amendment aims to expand protections from discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and reproductive healthcare. FOX 5’s Sharon Crowley breaks down the key issues as voters prepare to decide.
“Advocates use abortion amendments to challenge parental rights and force taxpayer-funded, all-trimester abortion through litigation,” the group added. “They are quickly building legal precedent through such lawfare that will allow them to use state constitutional amendments to do away with commonsense state laws and enact policies that go well beyond ‘restoring Roe.’”
In its memo, SBA cited Ohio, where voters green-lit a constitutional amendment in 2023 enshrining the right to an abortion while allowing the state to implement restrictions after fetal viability. It noted that an ACLU of Ohio attorney suggested that parental consent laws for minors who obtain abortions
Also in Michigan, an abortion rights group fought against laws mandating women have a 24-hour reflection period and give informed consent prior to terminating their pregnancy. In June, a court once again The group’s memo comes as many Republicans find themselves on the back foot over abortion, with polls showing the public sides with Democrats more on the issue.Back in April, former President Donald Trump announced that he would not enact a federal abortion ban and intended to leave the matter to the states.
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