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Young Latina Voters Crucial in Arizona's Proposition 139 on Abortion Rights

Young Latina Voters Crucial in Arizona's Proposition 139 on Abortion Rights

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Young Latina Voters Crucial in Arizona's Proposition 139 on Abortion Rights

Protestors hold signs at the El Presidio Plaza in downtown Tucson on April 9, 2024 to protest the Arizona Supreme Court ruling allowing an 1864 abortion ban to go into effect. // Los manifestantes se reúnen en El Presidio Plaza en el centro de Tucson el 9 de abril de 2024, para protestar contra el fallo de la Corte Suprema de Arizona que permite que entre en vigor una prohibición del aborto de 1864. Credit: Michael McKisson

Jasmine Demers, Arizona Luminaria.- A significant portion of young Latina voters in Arizona are poised to influence the outcome of Proposition 139, which seeks to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution. According to a recent survey, 82% of young Latina voters support the initiative, highlighting their critical role in the upcoming November elections. The measure comes amid heightened debates on reproductive rights following restrictive laws in various states. Proposition 139 aims to allow abortions up until a fetus can survive outside the womb, about 24 weeks, with provisions for the mother's life or health. Critics argue the measure is too broad and lacks proper regulatory terms, while supporters view it as essential for protecting women's health and autonomy. The proposition's outcome could set a precedent for other states grappling with similar legislative challenges.

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