Maryland voters enshrine abortion rights in state constitution

In Maryland, citizens voted to amend the state constitution to protect the right to abortion. The measure was approved on the ballot during elections held on November 25, 2024, following a push from lawmakers the previous year. This decision comes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, which had previously enshrined federal protections for abortion rights. By adding this amendment, Maryland aims to solidify existing protections and make it more challenging to alter the state's abortion laws in the future. The Associated Press confirmed the approval late on election night, signaling a significant moment for reproductive rights in the state.