Ohio Judge Blocks Six-Week Abortion Ban as Unconstitutional

The ruling follows a voter-approved amendment enshrining reproductive rights in the Ohio Constitution.

Judge Christian Jenkins issued a permanent injunction against Ohio's 2019 six-week abortion ban, citing the state's new Reproductive Freedom Amendment.
The decision underscores the conflict between the Ohio Attorney General's attempts to uphold parts of the law and the constitutional protections affirmed by voters.
Ohio's constitutional amendment, passed in 2023, guarantees the right to make reproductive decisions, rendering the six-week ban and related provisions unconstitutional.
The ruling highlights the ongoing legal battles over abortion laws in Ohio, with potential appeals and further litigation anticipated.
The decision reflects broader national tensions over abortion rights following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022.