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Ohio Republicans move to exclude judges from interpreting enshrined abortion rights (www.theguardian.com)

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After stinging defeat in a statewide vote, GOP lawmakers seek to move jurisdiction to legislature for constitutional amendment

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[–] Tinidril@midwest.social 3 points 1 year ago

It's a tricky problem for sure, but I was responding specifically to the portion I quoted.

Ultimately, elections are a far better method for dealing with a legislature that openly violates constitutional mandate. An unelected judiciary is as likely to side with the legislature as they are with the constitution or the people. (Just look at our national Supreme Court.) I really hope the voter activism caries through in this case.