Arizona Supreme Court ruling on abortion law

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the state must follow a 123-year-old law banning most abortions, with penalties for abortionists. The court found that the older law is enforceable over a newer 15-week abortion limit, but did not rule on its constitutionality.

Key Points

  • Arizona must abide by a 123-year-old law restricting most abortions
  • The court did not rule on the constitutionality of the older law
  • Pro-abortion activists are pushing for a constitutional right to abortion in Arizona

Pros

  • Enforcing a longstanding law
  • Potential for further constitutional challenges to be considered

Cons

  • Restriction on abortion rights
  • Controversial decision sparking debate