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2024 - 4 - 9

Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Century-Old Abortion Ban, Making History

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Arizona Supreme Court's ruling on a near-total abortion ban from 1864 shakes the state, sparking debates nationwide.

In a groundbreaking decision, the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled to uphold a century-old law that imposes strict penalties on abortion providers. Dating back to 1864, the law criminalizes nearly all abortions in the state, with a prison sentence of two to five years for those involved in the procedure. This ruling places Arizona among the states with the strictest abortion regulations in the country, causing significant implications for reproductive rights.

President Joe Biden expressed concern over the decision, highlighting the potential risks it poses to women's health and autonomy. With the near-total abortion ban set to take effect, Arizona is poised to see a dramatic shift in access to reproductive healthcare. The decision has ignited a wave of reactions from advocacy groups and lawmakers, with discussions on the impact of the ruling reverberating across the nation.

On a different note, amidst the legal turmoil, the Arizona Beach Volleyball team is gearing up for two challenging road tournaments. They will be facing off against tough competition in Boise, Idaho, and Stanford, California, showcasing their prowess on the volleyball court. Meanwhile, the Arizona Beach Volleyball team continues to make waves in the sports arena, capturing the attention of fans and enthusiasts alike with their skillful gameplay and determination.

In a historic move, the Arizona Supreme Court's decision on the 1864 abortion ban sets a precedent for the state's reproductive rights landscape. As Arizona grapples with the implications of this ruling, the debate over abortion laws and women's rights intensifies. The prevailing restrictions bring Arizona to the forefront of the national conversation on reproductive healthcare and autonomy.

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Arizona Supreme Court rules state must adhere to century-old law ... (CNN)

It carries a prison sentence of two to five years for abortion providers – and it puts Arizona among the states with the strictest abortion laws in the country, ...

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Arizona Supreme Court rules a near-total abortion ban from 1864 is ... (NBC News)

The ruling allows an 1864 law in Arizona to stand that made abortion a felony punishable by two to five years in prison for anyone who performs one or helps a ...

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The Arizona Supreme Court allows a near-total abortion ban to take ... (NPR)

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that an old law from the 1860s can stand in the state, outlawing nearly all abortions.

Statement from President Joe Biden on Arizona Supreme Court ... (The White House)

Millions of Arizonans will soon live under an even more extreme and dangerous abortion ban, which fails to protect women even when their health is at risk ...

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Abortion in Arizona set to be illegal in nearly all circumstances, state ... (AZCentral.com)

The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a 160-year-old law that bans abortions and punishes doctors who provide them, saying the ban that existed before ...

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Arizona can enforce an 1864 law criminalizing nearly all abortions ... (KKCO-TV)

The 1864 law provides ...

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Arizona Supreme Court upholds near-total abortion ban (The Associated Press)

The Arizona Supreme Court says the state can enforce its long-dormant law making abortion illegal in all cases except when a mother's life is at stake.

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Reproductive Freedom for All Responds to Arizona Supreme Court ... (NARAL Pro-Choice America)

PHOENIX, AZ — Today, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled to reinstate Arizona's 1864 abortion ban. Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju ...

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Sand Cats to Play Two Road Tournaments This Week (University of Arizona Athletics)

The Arizona Beach Volleyball team will continue their road stretch this week, traveling to Boise, Idaho and Stanford, California to compete in the Boise ...

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Abortions are banned in Arizona after the Supreme Court upholds ... (Nebraska Examiner)

The Arizona Supreme Court reinstated a 160-year-old law forbidding all abortions unless it is to save a woman's life.

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Ostrzygalo Clinches Wildcat Win at NAU (University of Arizona Athletics)

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Arizona women's tennis won five singles matches on their way to a 5-2 defeat of Northern Arizona on Tuesday. Four of those victories came ...

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Choi Wins Silver, Ahn Bronze at Arizona Cup (Columbia University Athletics)

PHOENIX — First-years Eunice Choi and Michelle Ahn each earned podium finishes to highlight the Columbia archery team's performance at the 2024 Arizona Cup.

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Abortions are banned in Arizona after the state Supreme Court ... (The Pew Charitable Trusts)

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled to make abortion largely illegal in the state, reinstating a 160-year-old law that forbids all procedures except those to ...

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Arizona's top court allows near-total 1864 abortion ban to go into effect (Aljazeera.com)

The conservative-stacked court ruled 4-2 that the century-old law would be 'enforceable' within 14 days of the ruling.

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Arizona Abortion Ban: What We Know (The New York Times)

The state's highest court upheld an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions. Here's what to know about the ruling.

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California clinics brace for fallout from Arizona abortion ban (CALmatters)

Planned Parenthood clinics in Southern California anticipate more patients after the Arizona Supreme Court ruling banning most abortions.

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Arizona Supreme Court reinstates near-total abortion ban from 1864 (BBC News)

Arizona's top court ruled that a strict 160-year-old ban on abortion may be enforced.

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Democrats pounce on Arizona Supreme Court's abortion ruling (The Associated Press)

An Arizona Supreme Court decision that would ban virtually all abortions in the state puts the issue front and center in a critical 2024 battleground.

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What to know about the Arizona near-total abortion ban (The Associated Press)

The Arizona Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in giving the go-ahead to enforce an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions.

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Abortions will be banned in Arizona after the Supreme Court ... (Source New Mexico)

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled to make abortion largely illegal in the Grand Canyon State, reinstating a 160-year-old law that forbids all procedures ...

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Why has Arizona re-enacted a 160-year-old abortion ban? (Aljazeera.com)

State court's ruling could have far-reaching implications for women's healthcare and the November elections. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes speaks to ...

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Arizona Republicans denounce revived 1864 abortion ban in ... (The Guardian)

As the party struggles to talk about abortion, response marks fastest and strongest rebuke of bans since the fall of Roe.

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Abortions will be banned in Arizona after the Supreme Court ... (Michigan Advance)

While Planned Parenthood Arizona acknowledged that the state's abortion laws, including the 15-week ban, aren't intended to establish a right to abortion, the ...

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