Voters in seven US states expand abortion rights while Florida ballot fails

Voters in seven U.S. states approved measures to protect or expand abortion rights, while Florida's attempt to restore protections failed. This marks a shift since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, leading many states to impose stricter abortion laws. Missouri became the first state to overturn its near-total abortion ban since the Roe decision, amending its constitution to protect abortion rights. Other states like Colorado, New York, and Maryland also passed measures to enshrine abortion rights in their constitutions. In contrast, Florida's ballot initiative to allow abortion until about 24 weeks did not receive the required 60% support. Nebraska and South Dakota also saw failed attempts to expand abortion rights, highlighting ongoing divisions in state-level abortion policies.