Mehek Cooke, a Columbus attorney, represented the opposition to Issue 1 in a debate on October 14. He claimed that the language of the amendment is misleading and could have significant consequences. Cooke argued that the amendment could allow for late-term abortions, block parental consent laws, and allow abusers to roam freely in the state without consequences.
A young woman from Cleveland, Cecilia Martin, spoke out against the upcoming Issue 1 amendment which removes parental notifications from serious medical situations for minors. Martin is a member of the Cleveland Diocese.