Measures that would explicitly enshrine abortion rights are already on the ballots in five states, and voters in Nebraska might see it on the ballot this fall as well
Organizers in Arizona and Nebraska said Wednesday that they turned in far more signatures than required to get ballot measures on abortion rights before voters in November's election.
Democrats have made abortion rights a central message since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 and it is a key part of their efforts in this year’s elections. Activists in Arkansas are still pushing to meet Friday’s deadline to make the ballot there. Opponents say it goes too far and could lead to unlimited and unregulated abortions in Arizona. Supporters say a change in the state’s constitution is necessary to ensure that abortion rights cannot be easily erased by a court decision or legislative vote.
Arizona for Abortion Access spokesperson Dawn Penich said it was the most signatures ever submitted for a citizens initiative in state history. The current 15-week ban was signed into law in 2022 and includes exceptions in cases of medical emergencies and has restrictions on medication abortion. It also requires an ultrasound before an abortion is done, as well as parental consent for minors.In Nebraska, officials with Protect Our Rights said they turned in 207,000 signatures in their effort to enshrine abortion rights. Organizers of SBA Pro-Life America’s competing petition effort said they submitted more than 205,000 signatures.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Activists in Arizona, Nebraska Submit Signatures for Abortion Ballot Measures, Deadline for Arkansas LoomsSource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Abortion measures could be on Arizona and Nebraska ballots after organizers submit signaturesMeasures that would explicitly enshrine abortion rights are already on the ballots in five states, and voters in a sixth will consider one that supporters say would also protect the right.
Read more »
Political advertising in Arizona: Why ads are aired on ABC15 Arizona and Arizona 61We thought it was important to explain how the political advertising business works for broadcasters like ABC15 and Arizona 61.
Read more »
Entregan suficientes firmas en Arizona y Nebraska para llevar el tema del aborto a referendoLos partidarios del derecho a abortar en Arizona entregaron más del doble de las firmas necesarias para que el tema sea sometido a referéndum en el estado en las elecciones de noviembre.
Read more »
Nebraska abortion rights groups collect enough signatures to advance ballot measureAdam Edelman is a political reporter for NBC News.
Read more »
Nebraska Anti-Abortion Activists Are Calling Their Ballot Measure ‘Pro-Choice’Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.
Read more »