Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Near-Total Abortion Ban

SOURCE npr.org
Arizona Supreme Court allows near-total abortion ban, outlawing most abortions except in cases where a pregnant person's life is at risk. Planned Parenthood continues providing abortions until decision is enforced. Efforts to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution underway. President Biden criticizes the ban, while Vice President Harris advocates for reproductive freedom in Arizona.

Key Points

  • Planned Parenthood Arizona plans to continue providing abortions until the ban is enforced
  • Efforts to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution are in progress
  • President Biden criticized the ban and called for federal abortion protections
  • Vice President Harris advocates for reproductive freedom in Arizona

Pros

  • The ban aligns with a restrictive abortion law dating back to the 1860s
  • Abortion continues to be allowed for cases where a pregnant person's life is at risk during the 14-day enforcement stay

Cons

  • Near-total ban does not include exceptions for rape or incest
  • Performing an abortion is punishable by two to five years in prison