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Arizona GOP blocks another attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Apr 18

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Bucking Trump, Anti-Abortion Movement Shows Deep Roots in Arizona

Apr 21

By Elizabeth Dias & Jack Healy

The Arizona Republic

Kari Lake could lose the Senate over Arizona's abortion disaster

Apr 18

By Laurie Roberts

The Conversation

Arizona's 1864 abortion law was made in a women's rights desert – here's what life was like then

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UVA | Center for Politics

Rating Changes: Arizona Senate and AZ-6 - Sabato's Crystal Ball

Apr 17

By Kyle D. Kondik

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In this @voxdotcom piece, @nicolenarea delves into the background of Arizona's 19th century abortion ban that was recently revived. @lmacthompson1 (@kennesawstate) comments on the history of abortions & abortion politics in the state. Learn more: buff.ly/4aZ347B

Posted on X4/29/24 3:20 PM

Brahm Resnik

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JUST IN @GovernorHobbs will sign repeal of Arizona's Civil War-era abortion ban at 1 p,m. Thursday. #HB2677 pic.twitter.com/UmIP6xclY0

Posted on X8:05 PM

Brahm Resnik

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BREAKING With 16th vote, Arizona Senate will pass repeal of state's 1864 near-total abortion ban. Bill will be sent to @GovernorHobbs for signing. Hobbs' spox has told me signing won't happen today. #HB2677

Posted on X2:47 PM

Kyle Griffin

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Breaking: PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona Senate OKs bill to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban with Gov. Hobbs expected to sign.

Posted on X3:45 PM

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What is the 1864 abortion law?

Passed during the Civil War in 1864, this law mandated that anyone who used medicine or surgery “to procure the miscarriage of any woman then being with child, and shall be thereof duly convicted, shall be punished by imprisonment in the Territorial prison for a term not less than two years nor more than five years.”

Arizona's 1864 abortion law was made in a women's rights desert – here's what life was like then

The Conversation

What is the abortion law in Arizona?

If you're in Arizona and need an abortion If you're 15 weeks, 6 days pregnant or less, it is legal for you to get an abortion in Arizona. Although Arizona bans abortion after 15 weeks, 6 days, many providers stop offering abortion earlier in pregnancy.

State Guide to Abortion in Arizona | Abortion Providers, Laws, and Support by State

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Who wrote the Arizona 1864 abortion law?

Meanwhile, William Claude Jones, who presided over the 1st Arizona Territorial Legislative Assembly in 1864, was described by a biographer as a “pursuer of nubile females” and had throughout his life married a 12-year-old, a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old, according to a 1990 biography in the Journal of Arizona History.

Arizona's law banning nearly all abortion was written nearly 50 years before it became a state, when under 7000 ...

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Courthouse News Service

Courthouse News Service

Courthouse News Service

Arizona Republicans scuttle Democrats' attempt to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

Apr 17

By Joe Duhownik

The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe

GOP lawmakers block effort to repeal Arizona’s strict abortion ban

Apr 17

FOX 10 News Phoenix

FOX 10 News Phoenix

FOX 10 News Phoenix

Arizona abortion law repeal vote shy of supermajority

Apr 17

National Review

National Review

National Review

Arizona Senate Open to Future Repeal of 1864 Abortion Ban after State House Blocks Current Repeal Attempt

Apr 17

By David Zimmermann

ABC News

Video Arizona state Sen. Eva Burch talks abortion rights

Apr 17

PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour

How Arizona's near-total abortion ban revival affects toss-up 2024 races

Apr 13

By John Yang, Harry Zahn & Kaisha Young

MSNBC

MSNBC

Mika: Arizona's ban will have an incredible impact on women and families

Apr 18

The Arizona Abortion Fight Is a Reminder That Progress Is Not Linear

Apr 17

By Antoinette Burton

CNN

CNN

Arizona governor reacts to GOP lawmakers blocking effort to repeal state’s abortion law

Apr 17

By Erin Burnett

Abortion rights advocates continue to rally behind initiative to amend the AZ constitution • Arizona Mirror

Apr 17

The A-Word: “These small-town lawmakers need to get with the program or their career is going to wind up in the trunk ...

Apr 17

By Marc Caputo

Route Fifty

Route Fifty

Other 'zombie' state laws, like Arizona's, on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues and more could resurface

Apr 18

By Dara E. Purvis

Axios

Axios

Arizona doctors unlikely to perform illegal abortions even if they won't be prosecuted

Apr 18

By Jessica Boehm

ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix

ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix

ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix

Battle over abortion brews as people attend rallies around the Valley

Apr 19

By Ashley Holden

KJZZ's Friday NewsCap: Republicans 'trying to run another scam' on abortion

Apr 19

By Mark Brodie

U.S. News & World Report

Abortion, Border Dominate US Senate Race in Battleground Arizona

Apr 18

By Ted Hesson

Vanity Fair

“I'm Here…to Represent Jesus Christ”: Arizona Republicans Block Second Attempt to Repeal Civil War–Era Abortion Ban

Apr 17

By Bess Levin

Charleston Gazette-Mail

Sara Guillermo: Arizona abortion ban will backfire in November (Opinion)

Apr 19

By Sara Guillermo

Palm Beach Post

Voter backlash will undo extreme abortion bans

Apr 20

By Sara Guillermo

Ahwatukee Foothills News

Opinion: Don't bet on abortion turning state blue

Apr 19

Spectrum News 1

This week in politics: Looking at Arizona's abortion policy

Apr 18

Editorial: Abortion in Arizona | Our View | pinalcentral.com

Apr 17

Eastern Arizona Courier

State senate to vote on abortion ban repeal

Apr 18

By Howard Fischer

Arizona's Family

Arizona's Family

Abortion advocates, opponents hold rallies after vote to repeal 1864 ban blocked

Apr 17

NBC News

NBC News

Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late: 'The damage is done'

Apr 14

By Alex Tabet

The Center Square

Attorney General Mayes provides expected date for when abortion law takes effect

Apr 19

By Cameron Arcand

Catholic News Agency

Catholic News Agency

Catholic News Agency

Arizona lawmakers vote to retain law protecting life at conception

Apr 18

By Peter Pinedo

Arizona Daily Star

Arizona Daily Star

Arizona Daily Star

Local opinion: Climate crisis worsens abortion-ruling impact

Apr 18

Arizona Capitol Times

Senate will vote on abortion repeal

Apr 17

KVOA Tucson News

Alliance Defending Freedom responds to today's Arizona House vote on abortion

Apr 17

Kari Lake Wants Arizona Sheriffs to Enforce 1864 Abortion Ban

Apr 19

By Tessa Stuart

Abortion-rights advocates, opponents continue to spar, with eye on fall ballot

Apr 18

By Martin Dreyfuss

The Washington Post

The Washington Post

The Washington Post

How Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake has shifted her abortion stance

Apr 13

By Maegan Vazquez

Forbes

Forbes

Arizona's 1864 Abortion Ban Vs. A Chatbot

Apr 20

By Gemma Allen

Los Angeles Times

Arizona's abortion ban is worse than its 19th century origins

Apr 18

By Kevin Waite

Reproductive Freedom for All

Responds to Arizona State Republicans Blocking Repeal of Extreme Abortion Ban - Reproductive Freedom for All

Apr 17

LiveNOW from FOX

LiveNOW from FOX

LiveNOW from FOX

Arizona lawmakers block repeal of 1864 abortion ban

Apr 17

The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal

Arizona Republicans Block Another Push to Repeal Abortion Ban

Apr 17

By Eliza Collins

Lawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor

Apr 17

Arkansas Online

Senator's son pleads innocent in fatality Gunshot report locks down N.D. air base Civil War-era abortion ban vote ...

Apr 18

Mayes Condemns GOP Block of 'Insane' 1864 Abortion Law Repeal Amid Rising National Outcry

Apr 18

By Kim Tran

POLITICO

POLITICO

Arizona GOP scuttles attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Apr 17

By Megan Messerly

Colorado Springs Gazette

Colorado Springs Gazette

Arizona Republican state Rep. Matt Gress speaks to Alma Hernandez prior to the Republicans blocking the procedural ...

Apr 17

KGUN 9 Tucson News

KGUN 9 Tucson News

KGUN 9 Tucson News

AZ House Republicans block Dems from repealing Civil War-era abortion ban

Apr 17

By Eddie Celaya

Data For Progress

Voters Across Party Lines Disapprove of Arizona's Abortion Ban

Apr 16

By Lew Blank

WORLD News Group

WORLD News Group

WORLD News Group

Arizona abortion fight reveals Republican rifts | WORLD

Apr 18

By Mary Jackson & Christina Grube

Arizona attorney general says near-total abortion ban can’t be enforced until June 8

Apr 19

By Emma Lockhart

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