The recent decision by the Arizona Supreme Court has paved the way for the enforcement of a century-old abortion ban, potentially leading to a near-total restriction on abortions within the state.
Initially established in 1864, the ban allows for exceptions only in cases where the life of the mother is at risk, with no provisions for situations involving rape or incest.
Furthermore, this ban will take precedence over a previously enacted 15-week abortion ban from 2022, which had included exceptions for medical emergencies. The 2022 law also imposed limitations on medication abortion, mandated an ultrasound before the procedure, and required parental consent for minors seeking abortions.
This is a developing story and updates will follow.
