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Nearly a dozen states are poised to put abortion on the ballot in 2024, with recent court decisions raising the stakes for abortion access across the country.

Today, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled to uphold an abortion ban from 1864, outlawing virtually all abortions in the state and allowing medical professionals who perform abortions to be prosecuted and imprisoned.

“The Florida Supreme Court’s decision to allow voters to decide on abortion is fantastic news for the movement to defend and expand reproductive rights using ballot measures. The dedication Floridians Protecting Freedom has shown to fight for abortion rights is remarkable and inspiring, and the Fairness Project congratulates them on this victory."

Advocates in Arizona, Florida, Missouri, Montana and other states are actively working to put abortion rights directly before voters and use the tool of direct democracy to secure reproductive freedom for millions of people

Last week, the Fairness Project led a panel of experts at South by Southwest 2024 in Austin, Texas, in a discussion about how voters have the power to defend reproductive freedom and democratic rights using ballot measures.

The Fairness Project will lead a panel of experts this week at South by Southwest 2024 in Austin, Texas, in a discussion about the power of direct democracy to drive change and progress on issues such as health care, minimum wage, and reproductive rights.

A grassroots coalition in Missouri, supported by the Fairness Project, launched a volunteer effort on Tuesday to qualify a ballot measure that would end the state’s cruel and extreme abortion ban.

Ahead of crucial ballot measure fights in 2024, the Fairness Project is hosting a virtual informational session for the public and press to learn more about issues on the ballot.