Arizona Democrats Seek To Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

“Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives on Wednesday will seek to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion that is poised to become state law once again, but they will need the help of some Republicans in the closely divided legislature,” Reuters reports. “The law, which would take effect within 60 days, imposes a sentence of two to five years for anyone found guilty of inducing an abortion except for a doctor who deems it necessary to save the life of the mother.” Los Angeles Times: Abortion ban has supercharged Arizona politics.

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