Legal challenge seeking to block Va.’s reproductive rights constitutional amendment dismissed

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 479

Last Updated: 6 days, 17 hours ago

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One of two lawsuits challenging Virginia’s pending reproductive rights constitutional amendment was struck down Tuesday in Campbell County Circuit Court.

Virginians are slated to approve or reject a measure to enshrine reproductive rights into the state’s constitutions this November. If approved, it would protect access to abortions, fertility treatments and contraception in the state.

Charla Bansley, a Bedford County supervisor, filed the lawsuit this March, arguing the state violated its constitutional amendment process …

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