July 5, 2023

Proposed Amendment to NY Constitution would Create Right to Abortion

New York Gov Kathy Hochul (D)
Pro-abortion groups are advocating for an amendment to New York's state constitution that would create a right to abortion. A proposed 2024 ballot measure would amend the state constitution to prevent New York from enforcing any laws restricting abortion.

Axios reports that "New Yorkers for Equal Rights" plans to raise $20 million to spend on "TV and digital ads, direct mail programs, grassroots organizing and voter education."

Axios reported that New Yorkers for Equal Rights is partnering with pro-abortion politicians such as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Gov. Kathy Hochul. The group is also partnering with Planned Parenthood, the New York Civil Liberties Union, and the NAACP.