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High court allows competing measures on Nebraska ballot to expand or limit abortion rights


Nebraska Supreme Court Allows Competing Abortion Measures on November Ballot

In a recent ruling, the Nebraska Supreme Court decided that two competing measures regarding abortion rights can be included on the November ballot. The decision comes after organizers for both initiatives gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.

One measure aims to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution until viability or even later to protect the health of the pregnant woman. The other seeks to codify Nebraska’s current 12-week abortion ban, which includes exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the pregnant woman.

The court heard arguments from three lawsuits challenging the initiatives, with opponents claiming the measures violate the state’s single-subject rule by addressing multiple aspects of abortion rights. Despite these challenges, the court ruled in favor of allowing both measures to proceed to the ballot.

Nebraska will be the first state to have competing abortion amendments on the ballot since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. This decision reflects a broader trend across the country, with nine states set to have abortion-related measures on the ballot this year. Public opinion polling shows growing support for abortion rights, indicating a shift in the political landscape on this divisive issue.

While this ruling opens the door for Nebraskans to weigh in on abortion rights, it also underscores the ongoing legal battles and policy debates surrounding reproductive rights in the United States. The decision to allow these measures on the ballot will likely generate further discussion and controversy leading up to the November election.

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