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Senator King Regrets Backing Anti-Abortion Judge Divine

7/25/2025

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U.S. Senator Angus King (I-MA) has acknowledged his mistake in supporting anti-abortion lawyer Josh Divine for a lifetime judgeship in Missouri. Despite his pro-abortion rights stance, King was swayed by Senator Josh Hawley's counsel. Divine's controversial history of opposing abortion access and LGBTQ+ rights has sparked outrage among advocacy groups and constituents alike.

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U.S. Senator Angus King (I-MA) has acknowledged his mistake in supporting anti-abortion lawyer Josh Divine for a lifetime judgeship in Missouri. Despite his pro-abortion rights stance, King was swayed by Senator Josh Hawley's counsel. Divine's controversial history of opposing abortion access and LGBTQ+ rights has sparked outrage among advocacy groups and constituents alike.