Ohio Braces for Showdown Over Abortion Rights

Supporters of a measure to establish a right to abortion in Ohio's Constitution have submitted more than enough signatures to put the issue on the November ballot. The move comes in response to the United States Supreme Court's decision last year to overturn Roe v. Wade. Supporters of abortion rights are turning to ballot measures in several states, while anti-abortion advocates are exploring amendments to state constitutions. In Ohio, Republicans have proposed a measure that would make it harder to pass the ballot measure by raising the threshold required for passage. The ballot measure in Ohio would establish a right to abortion but allow restrictions after the fetus is viable outside the womb.