GOP ethics complaints target 2 Arizona House Democrats for 'attempted insurrection'

Two House Democrats have been hit with ethics complaints for behavior Republicans characterized as "an attempted insurrection" in the aftermath of an April 10 debate about Arizona's 1864 abortion law.

The complaint names Rep. Oscar de los Santos, the assistant minority leader, and Rep. Analise Ortiz, both Phoenix Democrats. They led fellow Democrats in chants of "shame, shame" after the House abruptly went into a recess rather than consider a motion to repeal the 160-year-old law. They also called out Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, when he was answering reporters' questions about his attempt to get a repeal vote.

In a statement, the two lawmakers defended their actions, saying they were representing their constituents in decrying what they called "the callous, heartless, and most importantly dangerous actions" of GOP leadership by not allowing a vote on a repeal of the abortion law.

The complaint accuses De Los Santos of disorderly behavior, violation of House decorum rules and impermissible debate.




https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/legislature/2024/04/26/arizona-abortion-ban-ethics-complaints-target-protests-by-2-democrats/73456676007/