Arizona Supreme Court Delays Enforcement of 1864 Abortion Ban Until Late September

Attorney General Kris Mayes seeks further judicial review as Planned Parenthood continues services during the delay.

The Arizona Supreme Court delayed enforcement of a 160-year-old abortion ban until September 26.
Attorney General Kris Mayes requested the delay to consider appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The 1864 law, which mandates prison time for doctors performing most abortions, was revived after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Planned Parenthood Arizona will continue providing abortion services up to 15 weeks during the delay.
A repeal of the 1864 ban has been signed but will not take effect until 90 days after the legislative session ends.