Summary
Battlegrounds for abortion access in state supreme court elections have emerged as critical arenas following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This ruling shifted the power to regulate abortion back to the states, leading to significant legislative changes and heightened scrutiny of state judicial races.
State supreme courts now play a pivotal role in interpreting state constitutions and laws related to abortion rights. With 13 conservative states implementing bans and others enacting severe restrictions, advocacy groups on both sides are mobilizing to influence judicial elections. In states like Michigan and Ohio, where abortion rights have been enshrined in state constitutions, upcoming elections are expected to be highly contested, with significant financial investments from organizations aiming to sway the ideological balance of the courts. The stakes are particularly high as these courts may ultimately determine the future of abortion access, making them central to the broader national debate on reproductive rights.
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