Arizona officials are facing a significant challenge following the revival of a near-total abortion ban by the state's Supreme Court. The ruling mandates adherence to a law dating back to the Civil War era, which prohibits all abortions except those deemed necessary to save a pregnant person's life. This law, broader than the state's 2022 ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, carries a prison sentence of two to five years for abortion providers.
Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Arizona amidst mounting political pressure, with abortion emerging as a key issue in the upcoming elections. The state Supreme Court has granted a 14-day delay in enforcing the law, allowing plaintiffs to pursue challenges in lower courts regarding its constitutionality.
