Abortion

Poll shows most Hispanic Americans support abortion access

Sep 23, 2024 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

Sep 14, 2024 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

Aug 20, 2024 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

Aug 6, 2024 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

Jul 26, 2024 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

Jul 23, 2024 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

Jul 10, 2024 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

Jul 3, 2024 Arizona for Abortion Access gathers over 823,000 signatures, doubling the required number, to place the right to abortion on the November ballot.

AZ doctors can perform later-term abortions in emergencies, AG says

Jun 27, 2024 Mayes clarified the exceptions to Arizona law in an opinion released Thursday.

Abortion rights will play a big role this election, VP Harris says at Phoenix event

Jun 24, 2024 Harris told a crowd of hundreds Monday that access to IVF and contraception, and possibly same-sex marriage, are now at risk because of former President Donald Trump

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services visits Arizona to talk abortion access

Jun 21, 2024 Secretary Xavier Becerra stopped in Tucson and Phoenix for his Reproductive Healthcare for All tour.

With 1864 abortion ban repealed, Arizona doctors don’t need emergency licenses in California and none have signed up

Jun 20, 2024 Arizona abortion providers and abortion rights advocates voiced appreciation for the neighborly gesture.

House Minority Whip backs Engel, slams Ciscomani on women's health record

May 29, 2024 United States House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and democratic congressional hopeful Kirsten Engel tour Planned Parenthood to discuss abortion access.

Arizona doctors can come to California to perform abortions under new law signed by Gov. Newsom

May 23, 2024 California's law is meant to circumvent an Arizona law that bans nearly all abortions in that state.

AZ Supreme Court puts 1864 abortion ban enforcement on hold

May 13, 2024 The court is wating another 90 days before the near-total abortion ban goes into effect.

Congressman Ciscomani on the border, 1864 abortion ban, effort to oust House speaker

May 6, 2024 Congressman Juan Ciscomani spoke with AZPM senior reporter Danyelle Khmara on some of the most salient topics of the day

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