Ohio Supreme Court Faces Lawsuit from Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights Over Ballot Language for Abortion Rights Amendment

Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights, a coalition pushing for a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in the state, has filed a lawsuit in the Ohio Supreme Court against the state ballot board. The group is challenging the board’s decision to approve language to appear on the November ballot which they deem to be “misleading” and “deceptive”.

The coalition claims that the board refused to put the “clear, simple 194-word text of the Amendment” on the ballot and instead opted for a longer rewrite. The group is now asking the court to issue a writ of mandamus directing the Ballot Board to use the full text of the amendment as the ballot language.

The lawsuit comes as reproductive rights advocates in Ohio are fighting to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. The ballot board’s decision to use “politicized, deceptive” and incorrect language on the ballot measure has been met with criticism from the coalition.

Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights is now urging the court to take action and ensure that the language used on the ballot is accurate and reflective of the amendment. The group is also calling on the court to ensure that the language is not politicized or misleading.

The outcome of the lawsuit could have a significant impact on the November ballot. If the court rules in favor of the coalition, it could mean that the language used on the ballot is reflective of the amendment and does not contain any misleading or deceptive information.