Abortion

AZ Supreme Court rules "unborn human being" can be used in voter pamphlets when citing law

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that "unborn human being" can be used in voter pamphlets when quoting the law, despite concerns over partisan implications.

Arizona's 15-week abortion ban ruled unenforceable

The ruling comes as conservative lawmakers look toward other paths to restrict abortion.

Micky Dolenz on what being a Monkee means to him.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Invisible Theatre's production of "What the Constitution Means to Me"; and how Adiba Nelson's new children's book is a love letter to those seeking representation and a connection to spirituality.

Former head of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards has died

In a statement, her family confirmed her death, saying she passed away at home, "surrounded by family and her ever-loyal dog, Ollie."

Governor Katie Hobbs targets school voucher reform and accountability in State of the State Address

Hobbs outlines 2025 plans for housing, childcare, education reform, water security, and public safety.

Following abortion rights ballot measure, lawsuit seeks to overturn Arizona's 15-week ban

Plantiffs are suing the state, arguing that the 15-week law is now unconstitutional.

Final election results show Arizona voter turnout declined, while abortion and border security ballot measures see broad support across party lines

Only Pinal County saw an increase in turnout.

Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution

Absent a court order or legislative action, those laws will remain unchanged, even if they conflict with the voter-approved measure.

Arizona enshrines abortion rights, but Trump’s return sparks uncertainty for providers

Arizona's Proposition 139 secures abortion rights, but with Trump’s return, providers brace for renewed challenges and uncertainty.

How some of Pima County’s youngest voters feel about casting their ballots

Arizona’s Gen Z voters set to shape the 2024 election.

Fact Check AZ: Claims in the campaigns for and against Prop 139

Both sides are pushing messages that sometimes leave out some key information.

Candidates move toward center on key issues in tight Congressional race

Arizona’s CD6 race between incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani and former Democratic state legislator Kirsten Engel is one of the most competitive in the state. Both candidates have veered toward more centered rhetoric in hopes of winning the district.

Want to understand the dramatic shift in Latino views on abortion? Go to Arizona

Pew Research Center polling shows that 62% of Hispanics in the U.S. believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases.

Mayes joins 24 states to challenge Idaho's abortion ban

Idaho's abortion ban faces legal challenge as Mayes joins 24 states to uphold protections for emergency care.

Barack Obama rallies Arizona voters in Tucson

The former president urged voters to back VP Kamala Harris and AZ Democrats.

Walz hits reproductive rights, economic opportunity during stump speech at local Tucson high school

The Vice Presidential candidate held a rally on the first day of early voting in Arizona.

Poll shows most Hispanic Americans support abortion access

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that a solid majority of this diverse population — believe abortion should be legal in most or all cases.

Arizona's 1864 abortion ban is officially off the books

The repeal comes as voters consider a ballot measure that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.

Arizona Supreme Court clears way for voters to decide on constitutional right to abortion

Under the measure, abortions would be allowed until an embryo or fetus could survive outside the womb, typically around 24 weeks.

AZ Supreme Court Justice remains on abortion ballot language case, after claims of bias

Arizona Supreme Court Justice Bill Montgomery's choice comes 24 hours after Arizona for Abortion Access called for his recusal.

Judge strikes use of "unborn human being" from right to abortion ballot initiative description

The Legislative Council will now have to find a neutral term that is compliant with state law.

Republicans advocate to keep "unborn human being" in AZ abortion ballot description

They argue that the term is a direct quote from Arizona's current law, making it impartial.

Arizona for Abortion Access sues Legislative Council over abortion ballot description

The Legislative Council used the term "unborn human being" in its description of the abortion initiative.

Arizonans rally for reproductive rights: Record-breaking signatures to secure abortion access on ballot

Arizona for Abortion Access gathers over 823,000 signatures, doubling the required number, to place the right to abortion on the November ballot.