Connecticut Democrats seek to enshrine discrimination protections for abortion and gender identity in state Constitution

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Connecticut Democrats are looking to enshrine discrimination protections for abortion and gender identity into the state Constitution, sparking debate among supporters and opponents. The measure would add protections based on pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and health care.

Key Points

  • Measure adds protections for pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and health care
  • Debate centers around concerns about implications for abortion and women's sports
  • Opponents argue the measure could lead to easier late-term abortions and impact women's rights

Pros

  • Strengthens Connecticut's right to privacy
  • Provides protections based on pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and health care

Cons

  • Could open the door to issues in areas like abortion and women's sports
  • Opposition from groups like the Independent Council on Women's Sports and pro-life organizations