Arizona House Approves Repeal of Near-Total Abortion Ban, Bucking GOP Pressure

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.

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