Legal Disputes Intensify Over Abortion Rights Ballot Measures Across the US

States face challenges on language, signature validity, and procedural issues as abortion access debates escalate.

Arizona officials debate the phrasing of abortion measures in voter pamphlets, with lawsuits filed over politically charged language.
Arkansas rejects petitions for an abortion-rights measure, citing insufficient paperwork, with potential court battles looming.
Montana groups sue the state over new rules on petition signatures, arguing they violate constitutional requirements.
South Dakota and other states witness legal actions aiming to block or support abortion rights amendments on November ballots.
The ongoing legal conflicts reflect a broader shift in state abortion policies following the 2022 US Supreme Court ruling.