The Supreme Court overstepped. Now Arizona voters are stepping in.
Sign the pledge to retire Justices Clint Bolick & Kathryn King by voting NO in November.
The Arizona Supreme Court upheld a dangerous 1864 total abortion ban, which mandates 2-5 years prison time for those who help someone access an abortion.
This November, voters will decide whether to keep Clint Bolick and Kathryn King as Supreme Court Justices.
These judges voted to end Abortion Access in Arizona.
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Associate Justice Clint Bolick
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Associate Justice Kathryn King
Now Arizonans can vote to remove them
from the bench this November.
Protect Our Power to Hold Extreme Judges Accountable
Republican state lawmakers are trying to change judicial elections so they can keep radical conservatives, like Clint Bolick and Kathryn King, on the bench. They don’t care about the will of Arizonans— only about ensuring their extremist right-wing agenda is protected in court— so they’re pushing a veto-proof ballot referral to take away our right to hold judges and justices accountable.
We must stop this from being our reality. Take action now to protect our democracy and our freedoms.
For Immediate Release
April 22, 2024
Arizona Voters Launch Campaign to Remove Supreme Court Justices Clint Bolick and Kathryn King Following Controversial Abortion Ruling
Arizona’s Constitution Allows Voters to Step In when Judges Overstep
PHOENIX – In a swift response to the Arizona Supreme Court's decision to uphold a law from 1864 that totally bans abortions, while mandating 2-5 years in prison for anyone who helps someone access an abortion, outraged Arizona voters initiated a campaign to unseat Supreme Court Justices Clint Bolick and Kathryn H. King.
The campaign, spearheaded by Progress Arizona, aims to leverage Arizona’s unique judicial retention elections as outlined in the state’s constitution.
Bolick and King are already slated to face voters this coming November. If more than 50% of voters choose not to retain the justices, their seats will be vacant, and Arizona’s Governor will appoint new justices.
Abigail Jackson of Progress Arizona, stated, “When judges overstep, Arizona’s constitution empowers voters to step in. In extraordinary circumstances like the ones we are in today, removing judges who serve ideology over the people is not just a constitutional right, it is a civic duty. It’s up to voters to preserve the integrity and balance of the judicial system.”
Criticism of the court's ruling was not limited to those who support abortion rights.
Republican Congressman David Schweikert posted on X that the Supreme Court’s ruling was “legislated from the bench.”
Republican State Senator TJ Shope also criticized the Arizona Supreme Court ruling because they “ignored our legislative intent.”
In 2016, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey expanded the Arizona Supreme Court from five to seven justices, a highly partisan move that politicized the judiciary by packing it with justices aligned with one partisan viewpoint. With Wednesday’s ruling, Arizonans are now paying the price.
The campaign is now fundraising and rallying support from all Arizonans who value justice and equality. Supporters are encouraged to visit AZJUDGEGUIDE.COM to learn more and join the cause.
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The Arizona Supreme Court Justices who voted to uphold Arizona's 1864 near-total abortion ban must be held accountable. Support our grassroots campaign to remove two of these Justices already on the ballot this November.
This will be a long fight. Your monthly support will allow us to do the work necessary to succeed in removing these Justices. If we are successful, we can help prevent the Court from taking dangerous actions like this in the future.