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Arizona Supreme Court to Rule on Contentious Abortion Amendment

The court's decision on ballot language could impact the state's political landscape ahead of November elections.

  • Proposition 139 aims to establish a constitutional right to abortion up to fetal viability.
  • The Arizona Supreme Court must decide on the wording used in voter pamphlets, including the term 'unborn human being.'
  • The amendment has received significant support, with over 577,000 verified signatures.
  • Critics argue the measure's language is vague and could allow abortions beyond viability under certain conditions.
  • Arizona joins several states with abortion-related measures on the ballot this year.
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