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In a significant victory for abortion rights advocates, the Arizona House of Representatives voted to repeal a near-total ban on abortions in the state. The measure, which passed 32-28, would allow abortions up to 15 weeks if approved by the Senate, easing restrictions that had been in place since 1864. The repeal faced intense opposition from Republicans, including former President Donald Trump and U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, but pressure from swing voters and widespread public support swayed some lawmakers. Despite the approval, the repeal still faces an uncertain future in the Republican-controlled Senate.

After two unsuccessful attempts, a bill to repeal a near-total ban on abortion in Arizona from the 1800s has passed the state House of Representatives with the support of three Republicans. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.

The Arizona House of Representatives has passed a bill to repeal a near-total abortion ban that has been on the books since 1864. The bill now goes to the state Senate for consideration. The move comes after the Arizona Supreme Court upheld the ban earlier this month. The ban has sparked protests and rallies in support of abortion rights.

After weeks of mounting pressure, the Arizona House of Representatives has voted to repeal a near-total ban on abortions that dates back to 1864. The repeal passed with the support of all 29 Democrats and three Republicans, clearing its first hurdle in the Republican-controlled Legislature.

After weeks of deliberation, the Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill repealing the near-total abortion ban dating back to 1864. The bill was passed with support from three Republicans, joining the 29 Democrats in the chamber. The repeal is expected to be signed into law by Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs and supported by abortion rights advocates nationwide. The passage of the repeal comes amidst ongoing efforts by Republicans to preserve the ban, but the draft strategy document indicates that they are considering alternative ballot measures to compete with the pro-abortion rights proposal.

In an effort to circumvent Arizona’s restrictive abortion law, California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a proposal that would allow Arizona doctors to provide abortions to their patients in California through the end of November.

Newsom’s proposal is a direct response to Arizona’s 1864 law, which prohibits nearly all abortions except in cases where the mother’s life is in danger. This law is set to take effect on June 8th.

Newsom has been a vocal advocate for abortion rights and has made defending access to abortion a priority of his administration. He has pushed for abortion access to be enshrined into the California Constitution, approved funding to help women from other states come to California for abortions, and signed laws to make it harder for other states to investigate women for coming to California for abortions.

Facing relentless backlash over abortion restrictions, Republicans welcome the diversion provided by Donald Trump’s hush money trial, despite its unseemly nature. The trial offers an opportunity to shift focus away from the unpopular and politically damaging issue of abortion.

The Supreme Court grapples with the clash between Idaho’s abortion ban and a federal law ensuring emergency medical care, raising questions about patient access and the scope of state and federal authority. The justices consider whether Idaho’s ban should yield to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) when an abortion is deemed necessary to stabilize a pregnant woman’s health.

Former President Trump’s claim to immunity in a criminal case will be argued before the Supreme Court today. Trump faces charges related to a hush money scheme aimed at influencing the 2016 election. The high court will also hear arguments regarding a federal emergency care law that supersedes state abortion bans and a $95 billion emergency foreign aid package for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump’s policy directives are being met with skepticism by Republicans, and young voters are becoming increasingly supportive of President Biden. Amidst political division and global conflict, research shows that empathy among young Americans is on the rise.

President Joe Biden made a gaffe during a campaign event in Florida, saying ‘we can’t be trusted’ while criticizing his predecessor Donald Trump. Biden was speaking about abortion rights and the repeal of Roe v. Wade, which he blamed on Trump. The President also made several other recent gaffes, including mixing up Israeli and Palestinian cities, confusing inflation rates, and mistakenly saying the US would airdrop supplies into Ukraine instead of Gaza.