Consensus voted to toss a ballot measure that would have amended the state constitution to enforce abortion restrictions by a margin of just over 63% in Tuesday’s primary.
So far, abortion is legal in Kansas up to 22 weeks of gestation, which is protected under the state’s constitutional amendment that “guarantees the right to personal autonomy, including the ability to control one’s own body.” The ballot measure, which was devised by Republicans, is the first term-Roe deer Example of a state that allows voters to weigh in on abortion legislation.
Advocates are concerned that the measure was put in midterm voting to take advantage of the primary turnout skewed in favor of Republicans. others told that The language of the referendum and its presentation on the ballot Made it difficult for voters to make right informed decisions.
Kansas Voters Received an unsigned deceptive text message On Monday he urged them to vote “yes” on the amendment that “will give women a choice.” Abortion rights activists pointed out that the message misinformed potential voters, as voting “yes” on the amendment would amend the constitution to repeal existing protections on abortion rights. According to Washington Post The phone numbers that sent the text were Alliance Forg. is linked toE, a campaign communications company. Alliance Force Chief Executive David Espinosa told Post that “Alliance Forge did not consult on the messaging strategy or content of this message.”
The Kansas Government Ethics Commission indicated that “there is nothing in it”. [Campaign Finance] The Act addresses the use of deceptive advertising.”
The second question that we have received is whether any law within our jurisdiction requires accuracy of communication. In 2004, the commission specifically addressed this question and noted that “nothing in it”. [Campaign Finance] The Act addresses the use of deceptive advertising.”
— Kansas Government Ethics Commission (@KansasEthics) 1 August 2022
Tension over access to fertility care is at boiling point since reversal Roe deer in June. Republicans in Kansas Has already vowed to outlaw abortion Republican supremacy relied on state legislatures, in anticipation of the constitutional amendment being passed. Attorney General of Kansas issued an opinion It shows that despite Kansas women, passage of the amendment will not affect the ability of health care providers to treat ectopic pregnancies Already facing obstacles to take care.
Row eventually scrambled to make sense of a patchwork of abortion laws and restrictions, with some states working to implement blanket restrictions on abortion, or codify legal protections for abortion care. Sudden changes in the legal framework of reproductive care across the country are already hurting people in need of abortion care, including doctors. Denial of care to women in medical emergencies for fear of legal action.
