Legal Battles Over Election Rules and Abortion Rights

Two Republican-linked groups are suing Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes over new election rules they claim infringe on free speech and could disenfranchise voters by criminalizing legal conduct and finalizing election results without all county certifications. In Montana, organizations supporting constitutional amendments, including one for abortion rights, are suing the Secretary of State over changes that disqualify signatures from inactive voters, arguing it violates the state constitution. Meanwhile, Arizona abortion-rights supporters have filed lawsuits challenging the use of 'politically charged' language, such as 'unborn human being,' in voter pamphlets, asserting it is biased and not medically accurate. The legal disputes reflect ongoing tensions over election integrity and abortion rights across the United States.