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Arizona Legislature Moves to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban Amid Political Shift

In a surprising political shift, several Arizona Republicans have joined Democrats to advance the repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban from 1864, signaling a potential change in the GOP's stance on abortion rights.

Members of Arizona for Abortion Access, the ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in the Arizona State Constitution, hold a press conference and protest condemning Arizona House Republicans and the 1864 abortion ban during a recess from a legislative session at the Arizona House of Representatives on April 17, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Speaker of the House Ben Toma votes "aye" with a thumbs up during a legislative session at the Arizona House of Representatives in Phoenix on April 24, 2024.
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Overview

  • Arizona's Republican-controlled legislature has taken steps to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion ban, with key votes from some Republicans.
  • The move comes after a significant national outcry and a recent state Supreme Court ruling that upheld the old ban.
  • Anti-abortion activists show a muted response, focusing on defending a 15-week abortion ban instead of the historical near-total ban.
  • Political analysts suggest the GOP's shift may be a response to backlash and changing public opinion following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
  • The repeal still faces a vote in the state Senate, and if passed, would be signed by Arizona's Democratic governor.