Abortion Rights Ballot Measure in Arizona

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Left-wing activists in Arizona have collected enough signatures for a ballot measure to add a right to abortion to the state Constitution, aiming to provide a fundamental right to abortion and restrict the state from enforcing any law that would prohibit access to the procedure.

Key Points

  • Arizona activists have collected over 500,000 signatures for a ballot measure adding a right to abortion to the state Constitution
  • The proposed amendment aims to restrict the state from enforcing laws prohibiting access to abortion
  • The measure would need a simple majority to pass if on the November ballot

Pros

  • Provides a fundamental right to abortion
  • Restricts the state from prohibiting access to the procedure

Cons

  • May face legal challenges around the language of the measure
  • Opposed by pro-life groups who believe it would lead to more late-term abortions