1. United States
2. Kan.
3. Letter

The Kansas Senate's adoption of a plan to elect Supreme Court justices appears to be a concerning attempt to reshape the court's ideological makeup and undermine precedents protecting abortion rights. Permitting the legislature to directly influence judicial appointments jeopardizes the court's independence and adherence to legal precedent. I urge you to reject measures that could enable the reversal of established reproductive rights protections. The judicial branch must remain insulated from partisan pressures to preserve the checks and balances vital to our democracy. Upholding existing precedents on abortion access is crucial for safeguarding fundamental civil liberties.