Ohio’s pro-abortion amendment faces new legal challenge
A new legal challenge has been filed against Ohio's abortion amendment, known as Issue 1, which was passed by voters in 2023. The challenge claims that the amendment violates the Ohio Constitution by altering multiple provisions without a constitutional convention. Advocates for the challenge argue that the amendment's passage undermines fundamental constitutional rights and could set a precedent for similar cases nationwide.
- ▪The legal challenge was announced by Janet Porter of Faith2Action, who claims Issue 1 is unconstitutional.
- ▪The amendment was passed in November 2023, with approximately 57% of voters in favor.
- ▪The lawsuit argues that the Ohio Constitution cannot be amended in fundamental ways without a constitutional convention.
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News Ohio’s pro-abortion amendment faces new legal challenge Janet Porter of Faith2Action said the amendment conflicts with at least three fundamental provisions of the Ohio Constitution. State of Ohio flags waving in front of the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohioaceshot1/Shutterstock CassyCooke 0 Cassy Cooke Comments 0 Tue May 19, 2026 - 7:00 am EDTMon May 18, 2026 - 4:28 pm EDT (Live Action) — A legal challenge has been filed against Ohio’s abortion amendment, which changed the state constitution to declare a “right” to abortion in 2023. The challenge claims the amendment violated the state constitution. Key takeaways In 2023, voters passed Issue 1, an amendment that enshrined the “right” to abortion in the Ohio state constitution. The referendum was used to overturn numerous pro-life laws.
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