Arizona Republicans block attempt to repeal abortion ban

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The fight over a newly revived 1864 Arizona law criminalizing abortion throughout pregnancy unless a woman's life is at risk has engulfed the state's lawmakers.

The Arizona Legislature devolved into shouts of 'Shame! Shame!' on Wednesday as Republican lawmakers quickly shut down discussion on a proposed repeal of the state's newly revived 1864 law that criminalizes abortion throughout pregnancy unless a woman's life is at risk.The state Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for enforcement of the pre-statehood law. Arizona abortion providers vowed Wednesday to continue service until they're forced to stop, possibly within weeks.

'Our clinic has been shut down twice in the last four years, but we've always resumed service.'At the same time, anti-abortion groups including SBA Pro-Life America urged Arizona residents to oppose a proposed ballot initiative aimed at placing abortion rights in Arizona's state constitution.'They would wipe away all pro-life laws put in place by the Legislature, reflective of the will of the people,' SBA President Marjorie Dannenfelser said in a statement.

 

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