Arizona Right to Life Presents Oral Arguments

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August 3, 2024
Contact: Jill Norgaard
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Arizona Right to Life Presents Oral Arguments

Judge to issue ruling on Monday

(Phoenix, AZ) – Friday, Arizona Right to Life (AZRTL) presented initial oral arguments in the challenge against Arizona Abortion Access Act, calling into question the ballot initiative’s deceptive 200-word description.

AZRTL’s counsel mentioned that the “word salad” of the 200-word description used such broad language that an average person cannot fully understand the thrust of this initiative. “Elevator language” and a legally insufficient description ought to be disqualified from appearing on the ballot in November.

“It was misleading to most people and if they created an elevator speech that cut through legalese we wouldn’t be here,” AZRTL Attorney Jennifer Wright stated during oral arguments.

Meanwhile Arizona For Abortion Access Act's attorney, Austin Yost, stated that the initiative they put forth supports “unrestricted abortion before AND after fetal viability.” Proponents of this measure have previously denied this.

“This is what we have been saying all along – abortion up to birth,” AZRTL Board Member Jill Norgaard said. “They have lied to voters, collected signatures fraudulently, and we will be presenting video evidence of this deceit. We will continue to fight this battle and educate Arizonans.”

Presiding Judge Melissa Julian indicated she will have a ruling readied in this case by Monday.


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