Judge Christian Jenkins ruled that Ohio's law banning most abortions is unconstitutional, emphasizing the state's voter-approved amendment protects reproductive healthcare rights. The ruling showcases the impact of Ohio's new Reproductive Freedom Amendment.
Jenkins also noted that Ohio voters have clearly expressed their will, stating, 'The Ohio constitution now unequivocally protects the right to abortion.' This reflects a significant shift in the legal landscape regarding reproductive rights.
Advocates of the newly passed Reproductive Freedom Amendment heralded the ruling as a victory for healthcare access in Ohio, with Jessie Hill from ACLU Ohio highlighting that 'the six-week ban is blatantly unconstitutional and has no place in our law.'
The ruling arose from a law enacted by Republican lawmakers in 2019 that prohibited abortions after fetal cardiac activity was detected. This law faced legal challenges when it notably forced some residents to seek care out of state.
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