Judge Rules Against Democrats in NY's Antidiscrimination Amendment Row

A New York judge ruled that state election officials are not required to inform voters that a proposed antidiscrimination amendment to the state’s constitution would protect abortion rights. This decision came after Democrats pushed for clearer language to be included on the ballots this November.

A New York judge stated today that state election officials will not be mandated to inform voters that a proposed antidiscrimination amendment to the state's constitution would safeguard abortion rights, a setback for Democrats advocating for the change.

Judge David A. Weinstein's decision emerged from a lawsuit concerning the language voters will encounter on the ballots this November, explaining the implications of the proposed Equal Rights Amendment if ratified.

Weinstein emphasized that the complexity surrounding the amendment's impact on abortion rights makes it challenging to predict its interpretations, potentially leading to future legal disputes.

(With inputs from agencies.)