Hello readers of OnPolitics! Arizona’s Supreme Court has just upheld an almost complete abortion ban dating back to 1864 – a time before Arizona was even a state – sparking swift reactions from both ends of the political spectrum.
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and administration are pointing fingers squarely at one person: former President Donald Trump, according to USA TODAY’s Joey Garrison.
Trump’s stance on abortion has been ambiguous for months. Just a day before the Arizona Court’s ruling, the former president and presumptive GOP nominee expressed support for states having the authority to set their own restrictions.
Reflecting on Roe v. Wade: Trump also took pride in his role in challenging Roe v. Wade, the historic 1973 Supreme Court decision granting the constitutional right to abortion – a fact the Biden campaign and Democrats are eager to emphasize to voters.
What’s the reaction to the Arizona ruling? Both Arizona Democrats and Republicans have come out against the decision, with GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake labeling the law as “out of step with Arizonans.” Even Trump himself has voiced concerns that the ban may be too extreme.
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