The New York Democratic Party and other leftists illegally pushed a ballot measure that would enshrine the right to abortion in the New York state constitution and make the state conform to the worldview of radical gender ideologues.
So-called
Equal Protection of New York State Law Amendments That would not only prohibit discrimination on the basis of “gender identity,” “gender expression,” and access to abortion, but also encourage democratic efforts to pass legislation that restricts access to abortion and gender reassignment mutilation. Future efforts by elected officials would also be effectively prohibited.
A New York State Supreme Court justice this week threw the bill back, saying Democrats had originally broken the law by putting defense ratings on the ballot.
Among various leftists outraged by the proper application of the law was New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who rushed to smear the judge as an “extremist.”
background
Blaze News previously reported that the ERA was introduced and ultimately passed by Democrats in both chambers of the state Legislature over the past two years.that will change New York State Constitution Article 1, Section 11now provides that no person shall be subject to any discrimination in civil rights by any other person, corporation, corporation, agency, or nation on the basis of race, color, creed, or religion.
If passed, the ERA would prohibit discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive health care. will be done. and autonomy.
“Under the new revised language, health care providers could be required to facilitate a child’s request to make a permanent, life-altering ‘gender-affirming’ decision,” the Coalition to Defend Children said. Ta.
New Yorkers for Equal Rights, Ballot Initiative Committee Promoting ERA;
shown If this one-time choice “changes political winds,” New Yorkers will no longer be able to right wrongs on abortion or gender policy with subsequent election choices.
NYER also suggested that the success of the ERA would be a stepping stone to “reclaiming abortion rights nationwide.”
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
praised The ERA is “an important step toward protecting reproductive rights and access in New York.”
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, one of the ERA’s supporters, raised her hand in the New York Times and said, reveal The initiative is aimed at preserving and gaining power, and “having a ballot initiative in our state will boost overall turnout and will definitely help Democrats.”
On the other hand, critics pointed out that the ERA, as written, would reduce parental rights and weaken laws that protect minors from sexual abuse.
Coalition to protect children
I got it. The company’s website says,[i]Under new revised language, health care providers can facilitate a child’s request to make a permanent, life-altering “gender-affirming” decision if a company cannot “discriminate” based on age or gender identity or expression. may be required to do so, and health care providers would not be required to consult. With my parents. ”
CPK pointed out that New York state already has an Equal Rights Amendment, and that the ERA, which they call the “Parental Replacement Act,” allows minors to undergo irreversible gender mutilation without parental notice or consent. He suggested that it would be possible to receive it.
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shown “The amendments would allow children to make life-altering, permanent gender change decisions without consulting their parents, and allow biological males to compete on women’s sports teams.” The proposed amendment would legalize “reverse discrimination” programs. Things like paying reparations for slavery and allowing admission to academic institutions based on race. ”
The high hopes of the brave left
Republican Rep. Marjorie Burns
filed a lawsuit In October, he filed a complaint with the state Assembly’s Democratic leadership and the New York State Board of Elections arguing that the amendment process the state Legislature used to propose the amendment was unconstitutional because it violated Article 19 of the state constitution. did.
Justice Daniel J. Doyle of the New York State Supreme Court also stated:
ruling Tuesday.
“If this court does not allow the plaintiffs to stand, an act of Congress bringing an action contrary to the requirements of Article 19 is likely to be shielded from judicial review,” Justice Doyle wrote. “The procedure outlined in Article 19 expresses the public’s intention that Congress receive input from the Attorney General on the impact of proposed amendments to the provisions of the Constitution, thereby improving the deliberative process.”
“This court therefore concludes that the plaintiffs, as citizens, have standing to address the case’s contention that the passage of the concurrent resolution by Parliament violated the procedures required by Article 19,” Doyle added.
Doyle found that the Legislature violated the procedures required by Article 19 because the state constitution requires the Legislature to obtain input on proposed constitutional amendments before voting. Instead, the Democratic-controlled Legislature asked for opinions and voted on them days before receiving them.
Doyle ultimately declared the ERA “null and void as it was adopted to override the constitutional process” and removed it from the ballot.
New York Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox
Said “We find that the Legislature and Governor Hochul have once again violated the state constitution. In their rush to pass this amendment, the Legislature never held a public hearing on the proposal and consulted outside constitutional experts,” the statement said. He did nothing and committed falsehoods.” They argued that the amendment was necessary to protect the state’s abortion rights. ”
Cox continued, “Governor Hochul and the state Legislature are disrespecting the people of this state by bluntly adopting constitutional amendments without following the clear amendment procedures prescribed by the constitution.” “They have previously violated the Constitution with their illegal gerrymandering of Congressional and State Senate districts. She and Congress need to be reminded of their oath to uphold and not violate the Constitution.”
Mr. Cox congratulated Congressman Burns for upholding the Constitution.
left wing anger
The left did not handle this news well.
Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul
said“Now that Donald Trump and his anti-abortion allies in New York are trying to undermine our rights, we have a chance to show them what our nation truly stands for. I look forward to voting on the Equal Rights Amendment in November to ensure that our decades-long fight to protect equality and reproductive freedom is not derailed by one extremist judge.”
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called Efforts to force the ERA to quell “baseless attacks by anti-abortion opponents” were successful. “We are confident that the decision will be overturned on appeal,” the group said.
New York Attorney General Tish James (Democrat)
Said “This is a disappointing court decision, but we will appeal because New Yorkers deserve constitutional protections, especially during an attack on our fundamental freedoms and rights,” a statement obtained by Politico said. There is.
James seems to discount the freedom of a potential majority of New Yorkers to enact pro-life laws.
short term victory
Alvin Louie, president of the parent advocacy group Courage is a Habit, told Blaze News that unless action is taken at the school level and family planning is given a boost, pro-abortion radicals will He suggested that such measures would be successful.
“It doesn’t matter who is in charge, because The family planning system has fully penetrated government institutions from kindergarten to high school.” said Alvin Louie.
“These types of amendments, even if they are suspended or canceled now, will eventually pass,” Louis said. “Pro-life organizations believe that by getting to the polls, campaigning and getting the right leaders involved, we can change hearts and minds. It doesn’t matter who is in charge. The family planning system has fully penetrated government institutions from kindergarten to high school.. ”
“It’s not natural for girls to want to kill anything, much less their own unborn child. It’s not natural for girls to want to kill anything, much less their own unborn child. It’s not natural for girls to want to kill anything, much less their own unborn child. It’s not natural for girls to want to kill anything, much less their own unborn child. It’s not natural for girls to want to kill anything, much less their own unborn child. It’s not natural for girls to want to kill anything, much less their own unborn child. It is a deliberate product of brainwashing,” the parental rights advocate continued. “So it doesn’t matter what facts you show young women at 18 or 23. They’ve already been brainwashed into abortion for over a decade.”
“If pro-life groups really want to win on abortion, they should abolish Planned Parenthood from K-12 and allow young girls to grow up organically. Few women would cry out to end the life of their unborn child. Probably not,” Louis added. .
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