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Key Facts
- Donald Trump and his allies are distancing themselves from the controversial abortion bans in Florida and Arizona, expressing confidence that they will change.
- In Arizona, state lawmakers tried to repeal a stringent 1864 abortion law, but their motions were blocked by Republicans.
- The Florida abortion ban, approved by the state Supreme Court, has been opposed by almost 60% of voters who view it as “too strict”, according to an Emerson College poll.
Article Summary
Donald Trump and his allies are distancing themselves from the stringent abortion bans in Florida and Arizona, expecting they will change. However, the internal GOP politics appear more complex. In Arizona, an extreme 1864 abortion law was revived by the state Supreme Court, sparking immediate action from lawmakers seeking to repeal it. Their efforts were blocked by Republicans, showing that changing the law in a Republican-controlled state legislature is not as straightforward as assumed. Meanwhile in Florida, a six-week abortion ban, greenlighted by the state Supreme Court, is facing resistance. An Emerson College poll shows that nearly 60% of voters view the ban as “too strict”, yet the state requires a 60% threshold to repeal the law, casting doubt on the likelihood of a reversal.
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