Abortion Laws in Florida and Arizona

SOURCE thehill.com
Florida enforces a six-week abortion ban, severely restricting access to legal abortion. Arizona's GOP-controlled Senate votes to repeal a Civil War-era law banning almost all abortions. The end of Roe v. Wade has empowered states to impose restrictive abortion laws.

Key Points

  • Florida's six-week abortion ban is one of the most restrictive in the country
  • Arizona's GOP-controlled Senate voted to repeal a Civil War-era law banning almost all abortions
  • End of Roe v. Wade has led to the imposition of abortion bans or severe limitations in many states

Pros

  • Empowerment of states to impose restrictive abortion laws

Cons

  • Severely restricted access to legal abortion
  • Potential negative impact on women's reproductive rights