"2024: The Battle for Abortion Rights on the Ballot"

Abortion rights advocates are pursuing ballot initiatives in over a dozen states to restore, protect, or block access, facing challenges from new state laws, Republican efforts, and internal movement struggles. Florida's conservative Supreme Court approved a proposed amendment to enshrine abortion access into the state constitution, sparking Democratic optimism despite the state's unique 60% vote requirement for ballot measures. National Democrats see these initiatives as opportunities to boost campaigns, but internal divides exist over policy and strategy, with some states allowing more restrictions than others. Grassroots groups face fundraising struggles, while national organizations focus on states with opportunities to protect or restore expansive abortion rights.