Arizona senate passes repeal of 1864 near-total abortion ban
theguardian.com
Democrats pick up support of two Republicans to repeal law reinstated three weeks ago, with governor expected to ratify repeal
Arizona lawmakers have repealed the state’s 160-year-old statute banning nearly all abortions.
The 1864 law, which was reinstated by the state supreme court three weeks ago, has made abortion a central focus in the battleground state and galvanized Democrats seeking to enshrine abortion rights.
In the state senate, Democrats picked up the support of two Republicans in favor of repealing the ban. The Democratic governor, Katie Hobbs, is expected to ratify the repeal, which narrowly cleared the Arizona house last week after three Republicans joined with all the Democrats in the chamber.
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My understanding is those few conservatives voted to repeal this bill to kill the movement to have reproductive health rights enshrined in the state constitution.
“But Ms. Bolick also railed against Planned Parenthood and Democratic support for abortion rights. She argued that her vote to repeal the 1864 ban could be Arizona’s best shot at curbing the momentum behind a proposed ballot measure to enshrine abortion protections in the state constitution.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/arizona-abortion-ban-state-senate-repeal-vote/
Still voting on it in November. AZ going bluuuue!!!💙💙
Relieved to hear it’s going to the ballot! I have faith in my AZ brethren.