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Repeal: Arizona Governor Signs Bill to Overturn 1864 Abortion Ban

Phoenix, Arizona – Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona has taken a significant step in protecting reproductive healthcare by signing a bill to repeal a Civil War-era ban on most abortions. This historic move marks the beginning of a larger fight to ensure reproductive rights in the state. The 1864 law, reinstated by the state Supreme Court, will be repealed after 90 days following the end of the legislative session. Advocates for abortion rights are …

Hijab-Removal Incident Sparks Outrage at Arizona State University

Phoenix, Arizona – Video footage has emerged showing a campus police officer at Arizona State University forcefully removing a protester’s hijab during an arrest. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability from various advocacy groups and legal representatives. The blurred video, captured by Mass Liberation AZ and shared by attorney Zayed Al-Sayyed, depicts several ASU Police Department officers surrounding a woman with her hands restrained behind her back as the officer removes her …

Arizona House Passes Repeal of Controversial Abortion Ban

Phoenix, Arizona – In a historic move, the Arizona House of Representatives successfully passed a bill repealing a 1864 law that nearly bans all abortions in the state, except in cases to save the life of the mother. This marks the third attempt to repeal the law in as many weeks, as previous attempts were blocked by Republican opposition. The bill passed by a narrow margin of 32-28, with some Republican state representatives breaking ranks …

Indicts Arizona Grand Jury: Meadows, Giuliani, and Allies Face Charges for 2020 Election Interference

Phoenix, Arizona – A grand jury in Arizona has indicted former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, and 16 other allies of former President Donald Trump for their alleged interference in the 2020 election. The charges include election fraud and falsely declaring Trump as the winner in the state. The indictment also includes 11 Republican “fake electors” who were accused of falsely declaring Trump as the winner …

Arizona House Passes Repeal of 1864 Abortion Ban, Moves to Senate

Phoenix, Arizona – The Arizona House, controlled by Republicans, voted on Wednesday to repeal an 1864 abortion law that would have banned nearly all abortions, forwarding the measure to the state Senate. The state Senate is scheduled to consider the law on May 1, with the 1864 law slated to take effect on June 8, superseding the current 15-week abortion ban. In a contentious session, three Republicans defied GOP House Speaker Ben Toma in a …

Abortion Ban Repeal Effort Blocked by Arizona GOP in Tense Legislative Showdown

Phoenix, Arizona – In a divisive move on Wednesday, Arizona state House Republicans stood firm against pressure from prominent conservatives to overturn a ban on abortion. This decision underscores the ongoing rift within the GOP on the issue, with Democrats poised to capitalize on the divide. During a heated session, state House Democrats attempted to push for a repeal of the ban through a procedural maneuver. However, their efforts were swiftly quashed by the Republican …

Abortion Ban in Arizona Sparks Emotional Response from Kelly Clarkson and Hillary Clinton

Los Angeles, California – Singer Kelly Clarkson recently shared her personal experiences with difficult pregnancies in light of the Arizona Supreme Court’s decision to enforce a near-total abortion ban based on an 1864 law. Clarkson discussed this issue on her show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” where she spoke with former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. During the conversation, Clarkson expressed shock and dismay at the decision in Arizona, questioning the outdated thinking behind the 1864 …

Abortion Rights Battle in Arizona: Gallego Pushes for Referendum to Protect Women’s Rights

Phoenix, Arizona – Democratic congressman Ruben Gallego has voiced his opinion on the recent ruling by Arizona’s state supreme court to enforce a near-total abortion ban from 1864. Gallego stated that repealing the ban would have little effect at this point as “the damage is done.” He emphasized that any effort to overturn the ban would face challenges, including delays in implementation and the possibility of being overturned by future legislation. Gallego proposed codifying abortion …

Abortion: Arizona Senate Candidate Kari Lake’s Changing Stance and Impact on Election

Phoenix, Arizona – Republican candidate Kari Lake, initially aiming for the governorship, recently shifted her stance on abortion as she now sets her sights on a U.S. Senate seat. Lake, known for labeling abortion as the “ultimate sin” and praising a 160-year-old Arizona anti-abortion law, has now deemed the law “out of step with Arizonans” amid impending scrutiny from the Arizona Supreme Court. Following a recent decision by the Arizona Supreme Court to potentially enforce …

Abortion Ban Repeal Stifled in Arizona Legislature Sparks Outcry of “Shame!”

Phoenix, Arizona – The Arizona Legislature erupted into chaos on Wednesday as Republican lawmakers swiftly shut down discussions on a proposed repeal of the state’s newly revived 1864 law that criminalizes abortion throughout pregnancy, with exceptions only if a woman’s life is at risk. The state’s Supreme Court recently cleared the way for the enforcement of this pre-statehood law. Amid the mounting pressure from Democrats and some Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, Arizona abortion …