New York Equal Rights Amendment to Appear on November Ballot

State's top court rules against GOP appeal, paving the way for a vote on expanded anti-discrimination protections.

The amendment would add protections based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex.
It includes protections for sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and reproductive health care.
The Court of Appeals dismissed the GOP's appeal, requiring them to seek further permission to contest the ruling.
Democrats aim to use the ballot measure to drive voter turnout, emphasizing abortion rights.
Republicans argue the measure is overly broad and could affect parental rights.