Ohio Republicans Challenge Voter-Backed Abortion Rights Amendment

Despite opposition, some top Republicans uphold democratic processes and stand up for voters.

Ohio voters recently passed an amendment enshrining the right to abortion in the state constitution, with a majority of 57% to 43%.
In response, a group of Republican lawmakers, including Ohio state Rep. Jennifer Gross, vowed to block the amendment from reversing Ohio’s existing abortion restrictions.
Gross and three fellow Republicans proposed legislation to prevent Ohio courts from interpreting any cases related to the abortion-rights amendment, known as Issue 1.
Similar efforts to limit the power of state courts have emerged in six other states since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Despite these efforts, some top Republicans in Ohio, including GOP Gov. Mike DeWine and Republican Attorney General Dave Yost, are rejecting anti-democratic suggestions and standing up for voters.