Arizona Legislature and Abortion Ban
The Arizona Legislature faced protests as Republican lawmakers shut down discussion on repealing a law criminalizing abortion throughout pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape or incest. Abortion providers vow to continue services until forced to stop. Pressure mounts on legislators to intervene as national interest grows. Democratic legislators and Gov. Katie Hobbs criticize inaction on the proposed repeal. Anti-abortion groups urge opposition to a ballot initiative for abortion rights. Abortion rights advocates gather signatures for a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights until viability.
Key Points
- The Arizona Legislature faced protests over shutting down discussion on repealing an abortion ban
- National interest in Arizona's abortion ban grows as pressure mounts on legislators
- Abortion rights advocates gather signatures for a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights
Pros
- Abortion providers vow to continue services until forced to stop
- Democratic legislators and Gov. Katie Hobbs criticize inaction on repeal
- Abortion rights advocates gather signatures for a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights
Cons
- Republican lawmakers shut down discussion on repealing the abortion ban
- Pressure mounts on legislators to intervene as national interest grows
- Anti-abortion groups urge opposition to a ballot initiative for abortion rights