There are many outdated laws that states keep on the books, even if they aren’t used. If the Supreme Court overturns legal precedents on rights like same-sex and interracial marriage, that can change.
The Vermont constitutional amendment protecting reproductive autonomy was the pipeline long before Roe was overturned. Amending the state constitution is a long process that intentionally takes years, to avoid hasty decisions. The timing was great, though, for getting a large & supportive turnout.
The Vermont constitutional amendment protecting reproductive autonomy was the pipeline long before Roe was overturned. Amending the state constitution is a long process that intentionally takes years, to avoid hasty decisions. The timing was great, though, for getting a large & supportive turnout.