Vice President Kamala Harris has raised alarm over a recent state Supreme Court ruling in Arizona that has reinstated a Civil War-era abortion ban. In a fundraising appeal, Harris expressed her horror at the decision and issued a stark warning about the potential threat to abortion rights under a second Trump administration.
Harris highlighted the significance of the ruling, which she described as a regression to 1864, a time before Arizona was even a state and before women had the right to vote. She emphasized the need for action to prevent the banning of abortion on a national scale.
The fundraising appeal coincides with Harris's visit to Tucson, where she is set to deliver a speech condemning Arizona's restrictive abortion ban as a significant setback. The repeal of Roe v. Wade has further intensified the debate around abortion rights in the state.
In her upcoming speech, Harris is expected to attribute the blame for such restrictive abortion bans to former President Donald Trump. She is likely to criticize Trump for appointing justices who played a role in overturning Roe v. Wade, thereby paving the way for more stringent abortion regulations.
The issue of abortion rights continues to be a contentious topic in the political landscape, with Harris's remarks underscoring the urgency of protecting women's reproductive rights. The debate surrounding the legality and accessibility of abortion services remains a focal point for policymakers and advocates on both sides of the spectrum.
