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Justices targeted over abortion ruling are holding onto their seats
Supreme Court Justices Clint Bolick and Kathryn King are on track to stay on the bench, per initial returns, with Bolick seeing support for his retention from 57.17% of voters, and King receiving 58.97%.
Incumbent Mesnard “cautiously optimistic” in LD13 Senate race
A longtime Republican legislator is defending his seat against his Democrat challenger in the Legislative District 13 Senate race, that could determine which party controls the chamber. Sen. J.D. Mesnard, […]
How does abortion translate? Ballot measures are a challenge for interpreters
Reproductive rights measures are on the ballots in 10 states after heated debates over terminology and impact — and that’s just in English. In 388 places nationwide, the Voting Rights […]
Proposition 139 Sparks Legal Debate Over Abortion Rights and Parental Consent
Gov. Katie Hobbs insists that if voters approve Proposition 139 it won’t allow minors to get an abortion without parental consent. That puts her at direct odds with foes who […]
Abortion amendment not needed for miscarriage treatment
Arizonans deserve to know the truth: miscarriage care is now and will remain available for women, regardless of what happens with Proposition 139. I know first-hand. Last year, my husband […]
Arizonans can act now and stop abortion bans from sending patient care backwards
As a pediatrician and family physician, we’ve gotten to know many patients of all ages, and cared for their individual medical circumstances, including pregnancies that are unique to each patient. […]
Arizona’s pro-abortion ballot measure goes too far
This November, Arizonans will have the opportunity to vote on whether to enact a state constitutional amendment that would create a fundamental right to abortion. Activists in favor of the […]
From Taylor Swift to Pluto: New laws take effect this Saturday
PHOENIX — You may not notice the effects immediately. But come this Saturday a host of new laws take effect that cover everything from conception to death. And they also […]
Controversial crisis pregnancy centers gain ground amid state’s abortion access battles
AZCIR is an independent, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to statewide investigative reporting. Sign up for our free newsletter to have our investigations delivered straight in to your inbox. On a Wednesday […]
Right-to-life group files arguments against abortion ballot measure with Supreme Court
Rebuffed by a trial judge, Arizona Right to Life is trying to convince the state Supreme Court to block voters from deciding whether to put a right to abortion in the state Constitution.
Justice with pro-life stance refuses to disqualify himself in abortion case
Supreme Court Justice William Montgomery said Tuesday he won't step away from hearing an upcoming case involving a measure about abortion on the Arizona ballot.
Territorial abortion ban likely dead
The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to delay enforcement of its decision upholding the 1864 abortion ban until Sept. 23, virtually guaranteeing its ruling will never take effect in the state.
