GOP-led Arizona Senate to vote on repealing 1864 abortion ban
CBSAPR 2024
Arizona: 1864 Abortion Law Repeal Clears State Senate Vote
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The Spin
Left narrative
This is a huge victory for the people of Arizona, who are broadly opposed to such a draconian measure. The overturning of Roe v. Wade revived a Civil War-era law that became part of the right's anti-woman crusade, but these efforts are backfiring. Even pro-life voters are voicing their displeasure with such inhumane measures.
Right narrative
It's disturbing that two Republicans abandoned their party to concede to the left and oppose a pro-life bill. Arizona has some of the strongest protections in the country for the unborn and the backing of the courts. It's sad there was more moral clarity in 1864 than in 2024 on this issue.