Arizona Supreme Court Upholds 1864 Abortion Law
President Joe Biden criticizes the Arizona Supreme Court's decision upholding an 1864 law that severely restricts abortions, blaming Republicans for pushing an extreme agenda. The law allows abortions only to save the mother's life and imposes penalties on abortionists. The court found that the 1864 law is enforceable over a newer 15-week abortion limit. Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to appear at a reproductive freedom event in response to the ruling. Pro-abortion activists are pushing for a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in Arizona.
Key Points
- Arizona Supreme Court upholds 1864 law limiting abortions
- President Biden and Vice President Harris criticize the ruling
- Pro-abortion activists aim to secure a constitutional right to abortion in Arizona
Pros
- The 1864 law may protect the lives of unborn children.
Cons
- The law severely restricts women's reproductive rights.