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Arizona GOP Maneuvers to Counter Pro-Abortion Ballot Measure with Legislative Referrals

Republican lawmakers in Arizona are strategizing to introduce competing ballot measures to dilute support for a pro-abortion initiative, amidst ongoing legal and political battles over abortion rights in the state.

Demonstrators hold signs against the 1864 near-total territorial abortion ban while protesting in Scottsdale on April 14, 2024.
The Arizona House of Representatives building at the Arizona Capitol is shown Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Phoenix.
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Overview

  • Arizona Republicans propose legislative referrals to undermine a pro-abortion ballot measure, aiming to split the vote and reduce its chances of success.
  • A leaked presentation details plans to introduce measures that appear more moderate but restrict abortion rights, such as a 14-week ban disguised as a 15-week law.
  • The strategy includes positioning these measures favorably on the ballot to gain an advantage over the pro-abortion initiative.
  • Recent court rulings and political maneuvers have intensified the debate over abortion in Arizona, with significant implications for upcoming elections.
  • The ongoing controversy reflects broader national tensions and legal battles over abortion rights, with potential impacts on voter turnout and political alignments.