Arizona Repeals 1864 Abortion Law
Arizona Repeals 1864 Abortion Law
Arizona Repeals 1864 Abortion Law
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Arizona's 160-year-old Civil War-era abortion ban is officially repealed, allowing abortions to be performed without the stringent restrictions that had previously existed. The law, which included no exceptions for rape or incest, was briefly enforced after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022, but faced significant backlash, leading to a repeal supported by both Democratic and some Republican lawmakers. Governor Katie Hobbs emphasized her commitment to protecting reproductive freedoms. The political landscape around abortion remains charged, with upcoming elections poised to further determine Arizona's reproductive rights. Meanwhile, nationwide trends show a rise in the number of abortions since the Supreme Court's ruling, highlighting ongoing legal and social complexities around reproductive rights. In upcoming elections, Arizona voters will decide on a proposition to guarantee access to abortion through viability.

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