With Abortion Access at Risk, Illinois Supreme Court Races Gain National Attention
Illinois, one of the few Midwest states where abortion remains legal following the fall of Roe v. Wade, is facing growing concerns about the future of reproductive rights. Surrounded by states with abortion bans, abortion-rights advocates fear that the legal landscape in Illinois may soon change. While Democrats hold a supermajority in the state legislature and the governorship is expected to remain in their hands, Republicans are focusing on the Illinois Supreme Court. Two key seats are up for election in November, and a shift in control could pave the way for changes in abortion law. As a result, groups typically focused on other political races are channeling significant resources into the judicial campaigns.