Arizona Upholds 1864 Abortion Ban
Landmark Ruling with Far-Reaching Consequences
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PHOENIX, AZ - The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions, a decision that could have significant implications for women's healthcare in the state.
The state Supreme Court ruled that Arizona should follow a restrictive abortion law dating back to the 1860s, despite the fact that in 2022, Arizona doctors were allowed to provide abortions up to 15 weeks.
The court's decision is expected to set a precedent for other states with similar laws on the books, and could potentially lead to a nationwide ban on abortion.
Arizona's conservative Supreme Court revived the near-total ban on abortion by invoking an 1864 law that forbids the procedure except to save a mother's life and punishes providers with imprisonment.
The 4-2 opinion sets up a high-stakes legal battle that could ultimately determine the fate of abortion rights in the United States.
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