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8mo ago

Nebraska Supreme Court Approves Competing Abortion Measures for November Ballot

Voters will decide between expanding abortion rights up to fetal viability or codifying a 12-week ban with exceptions.

Abortion rights activists hold signs as they gather at the U.S. Supreme Court to mark the second anniversary of the Court overturning Roe v. Wade, in Washington, U.S., June 24, 2024. , U.S., June 24, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
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Overview

  • One measure seeks to enshrine the right to abortion until fetal viability, around 24 weeks, with protections for the mother's life or health after that.
  • Another measure aims to codify the state's current 12-week abortion ban, with exceptions for rape, incest, and medical emergencies.
  • The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled both measures address a single subject and can appear on the ballot despite legal challenges.
  • Over 200,000 signatures were collected for each measure, exceeding the required 123,000 valid signatures for ballot inclusion.
  • Nebraska is one of ten states voting on abortion rights measures this November, a key issue in the upcoming presidential election.