Voters in seven states support abortion rights but face legal hurdles

Voters in seven of ten states supported abortion rights in recent elections, with Colorado, Maryland, Montana, New York, and Nevada adding protections to their constitutions. Arizona and Missouri also approved amendments to protect abortion rights through fetal viability. Despite these results, access to abortion services remains largely unchanged. Existing state laws will likely continue to be contested in court, delaying any immediate impact from the new amendments. In states like Missouri, where abortion access has been severely restricted, the legal and logistical challenges may hinder the implementation of new protections. Voters may not fully understand the complexities involved in changing abortion laws.