(WNY News Now) – NEW YORK – In a landmark decision, the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department has unanimously ruled to place the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) back on the ballot for the upcoming November 2024 election. New York Attorney General Letitia James hailed this ruling as a significant triumph for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement after the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department unanimously ruled to put the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) back on the ballot in November 2024:
“Today’s decision to put the Equal Rights Amendment back on the ballot in November is a huge victory in our efforts to protect our basic rights and freedoms. The ERA was advanced to protect access to abortion care, enshrine this basic right in our constitution, and protect people from discrimination. We will continue to do everything in our power to protect these rights and ensure everyone can live safely and freely in the great State of New York.”
This landmark ruling is poised to have significant implications for the legal landscape and the protection of equal rights in New York State.
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