The landmark defeat of an anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution has left abortion rights advocates and their opponents bracing for the battle — in the courts and the Legislature. (kcur)
The landmark defeat of an anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution drew international attention. It left abortion rights forces thrilled and their opponents in despair.Activists on both sides of the conflict woke up Wednesday bracing for the next battle. And the next. At the ballot box and in the courts and the Legislature.
Meanwhile, abortion opponents characterized Tuesday’s defeat as a temporary setback in a state that remains home to some of the toughest abortion restrictions in the country. They talked of redoubling efforts to protect existing restrictions they fear could fall to coming court challenges. Telemedicine or virtual consultation with a doctor to receive abortion care is banned. That means doctors can only prescribe abortion pills as part of in-person care.Parental consent must be provided in abortion cases involving people under the age of 18.reversed a district court decision
“It’s safer and makes it more accessible,” Gingrich-Gaylord said., “It helps people get that care they need earlier.” “It is critical that people in their local communities are able to get access,” All said. “That is something the larger movement needs to focus on.”
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