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Scottsdale Rally
The Voices of the People

New abortion restrictions have been adopted in Arizona after the state’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of an 1864-near-total abortion ban on April 9. This ban criminalizes abortions and has no exceptions for rape or incest. The ban prohibits treatment from the moment of conception except for saving the life of the pregnant person. Hundreds of protestors gathered in Scottsdale Arizona, on April 14, with handmade signs proclaiming support for women and their rights. Cheering, chanting, and car horns blaring became the anthem of the protesters.

Individuals of varying ages, cultures, races, and political backgrounds utilized their First Amendment right to assemble peacefully. Leading Arizona Abortion Access Act organizers facilitated the protest, inviting anyone who wanted their voice to be heard in opposition to the newest near-total abortion restrictions passed earlier in April to come and show their support. I spoke with attendees to get their perspective on the new abortion bans and why they came out to support reproductive rights.

Special thank you to Andrew Horne, Arnold Lopez, Micheal Gilbert, Christina Hedlund, Anita Malik and Dan Lampman.

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Arizona Abortion Access Act
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Arizona's Supreme Court reinstated a law from 1864 sparking outrage among Arizonans of all demographics. On the afternoon of April 14, protesters stood with handmade signs in support of reproductive rights on the intersection of Camelback and Scottsdale roads. Protesters vehemently oppose the near-total ban criminalizing abortion care because it is now law in Arizona. The rally served as an opportunity to register to vote, offered information on volunteer canvas training sessions and other opportunities to be involved with the Arizona Abortion Access movement. In addition to sign-making stations, attendees could sign the Triple-A petition to amend the state's constitution; securing abortion as a constitutional right.

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