“There is usually some sort of validation of the election results and then an effective date [for the newly adopted amendment]. And then once there's this effective date, there is the implementation phase,” explains Cook. This process varies state by state, but typically involves litigation surrounding how new amendments interact with existing laws, especially in states where current legislation might conflict with these new provisions.
While the overall trend showed a push towards securing abortion rights in states like New York and Maryland, there was a notable exception with Nebraska and South Dakota failing to pass their initiatives.
The passing of abortion rights amendments raises questions about future legal landscapes. As experts note, with a Conservative-majority Supreme Court, the fight for abortion rights is set to become more complicated going forward.
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