What's happened
Arizona Republicans, including Senate candidate Kari Lake, are in disarray over the state's abortion ban, with a sudden reversal in support following a state Supreme Court ruling upholding a 160-year-old law.
Why it matters
The disunity within the Arizona Republican party over the abortion ban, a defining issue for the 2024 race, could impact the outcome of the election and shape the party's stance on abortion moving forward.
What the papers say
The Guardian reports on Kari Lake's denouncement of the abortion ban she previously supported, while the New York Times highlights the efforts of Arizona Republicans, including Lake, to overturn the 1864 law. The differing perspectives underscore the internal conflict within the party.
How we got here
Arizona's state Supreme Court recently ruled that an 1864 law banning almost all abortions, with no exceptions for rape or incest, could go into effect. This decision has sparked a backlash among Republicans, including Kari Lake, who previously endorsed the law.
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