New York voters passed Proposition 1, meaning an amendment designed to protect abortion rights and other civil liberties will be enshrined in the state’s constitution, AP projects.

“With the passage of Prop 1, New York now has some of the strongest protections ... Wade and allowed each state to set their own abortion laws in 2022. New York already had a law on the books that allows an abortion through the 24th week of pregnancy.

The constitutional amendment faced a tougher-than-expected fight after a right-wing campaign against anti-discrimination protections.