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