Ballot Drive Seeks To Preserve Abortion Rights

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From the Associated Press — A ballot drive being launched in Michigan would protect women’s right to an abortion in case the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Reproductive Freedom for All’s petition would amend the state constitution to affirm the right to make pregnancy decisions without political interference, including abortion, supporters said. The ballot committee needs about 425,000 voter signatures to put the measure on the November ballot. Michigan still has a 90-year-old ban on the books if Roe v. Wade is reversed. The high court last month heard arguments on whether to uphold Mississippi’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks. Conservative justices may even overturn the nationwide right that has existed for nearly 50 years.