New York moves toward enshrining abortion,
LGBTQ rights in state constitution
Posted By: Ribicon, 7/1/2022 5:45:12 PM
Albany—New York is taking the first step towards enshrining abortion access and LGBTQ rights in the state’s constitution following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The Democrat-led Legislature began the process of passing an amendment on Friday to expand the state’s constitutional protections during a special session initially called by Gov. Hochul to strengthen the state’s gun laws in response to a separate Supreme Court ruling. “In today’s session not only are we restoring the basic tenets of public safety, but we’re upholding the core belief that every citizen, regardless of their identity, is entitled to equal treatment under the law,”
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If that's New York values, then let New York have its values. But likewise other states should be free to do as they please.