Arizona Republicans Block Effort to Repeal 1864 Near-Total Abortion Ban
Arizona Republicans on Wednesday stalled an effort to bring to a vote a near-total ban on abortion dating back to 1864, but the Arizona Supreme Court ruled this week that the bill is “enforceable.” handed down the verdict. “Despite many members of their own party calling for repeal of the law, Republican leaders in the […]
Arizona Democrats tried to repeal abortion ban, but Republicans blocked them
Arizona Democrats on Wednesday tried to repeal a law banning nearly all abortions in the state that was set to go into effect following a state Supreme Court ruling the day before, but Republicans blocked it in both chambers. The action took place in both chambers of the Arizona Legislature. In the House, Rep. Matt […]
Trump says he wouldn’t sign a national abortion ban
Former President Trump said Wednesday that he would not sign a nationwide abortion ban if he were reelected and such a bill passed Congress. The Biden campaign quickly dismissed him as a “liar,” citing his record on the issue. Mr Trump is asked by a reporter Would he sign a national abortion ban in Georgia […]
UK Considers Smartphone Ban For Under-16s
The UK government is considering legislation to ban the sale of smartphones to under-16s, according to leaks, leaving a polarization of rights between conservatives and liberals and an increasingly clear crisis caused by new technology. They say they are torn between trying to deal with the damage that has caused them, or retreating and letting […]
Pro-Life Leaders Give Mixed Signals After Trump Fails To Endorse Federal Abortion Ban
Pro-life leaders had mixed reactions after former President Donald Trump failed to announce his support for a federal abortion ban on Monday. After weeks of speculation, Trump said that he supported it being left up to each state and that Americans should “do what’s right for your family and do what’s right for yourself…do what’s […]
Arizona governor rips GOP hypocrisy after state Supreme Court upholds abortion ban
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) on Tuesday criticized Republican lawmakers for backing away from a state Supreme Court ruling that would have reinstated a 160-year-old pre-state law criminalizing abortion. Hobbs told CNN host Anderson Cooper that Arizonans are “disturbed” by the decision, which reinstates a near-total abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. […]
Arizona Abortion Ban Is an ‘Earthquake’ that Could ‘Tip This Election’
CNN contributor David Axelrod spoke Tuesday on “The Situation Room” about how the Arizona Supreme Court upheld a 123-year-old law banning all abortions except to save the mother’s life. called it a “seismic event” that could “make or break this election.” Axelrod said, “This is putting women’s health care and women’s peace of mind across […]
Sen. Kelly: ‘Disaster’ Arizona Abortion Ban Because of Trump
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Tuesday on CNN’s “The Read” that the Arizona Supreme Court has upended a 123-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions except to save the mother’s life. He blamed former President Donald Trump for supporting him. Anchor Jake Tapper asked, “What’s your reaction to this verdict?” For those who don’t live […]
Kamala Harris to visit Arizona after abortion ban ruling
Shortly after the state’s Supreme Court upheld a near-total abortion ban on Tuesday, the White House announced that Vice President Harris would visit Arizona on Friday “to continue her leadership in the fight for reproductive freedom.” The Arizona Supreme Court’s decision upheld an 1864 law that made abortion a felony, with a narrow exception to […]
Blue state high-capacity magazine ban is unconstitutional, judge rules, but law remains on the books for now
A Washington judge ruled Monday that the state’s ban on large-capacity magazines is unconstitutional, but an emergency order from the state Supreme Court will keep the law in place for now. Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Gary Bashor ruled that the Washington State Legislature’s 2022 ban on the sale of magazines with more than 10 […]