The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that a long-dormant law criminalizing most abortions can be enforced, except in cases where the mother's life is at risk. The law provides no exceptions for rape or incest and carries a prison sentence of two to five years for doctors or anyone assisting in an abortion. The decision opens the door to prosecuting doctors who perform the procedures.
Arizona can soon enforce a long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother’s life is at stake, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, opening the door to prosecuting doctors who perform the procedures.Under the decision, a long-dormant law that predates Arizona ’s statehood would take effect. It provides no exceptions for rape or incest, but allows abortions if a mother’s life is in danger. Enforcement can take effect in 14 days.
"Burch noted that Arizonans will be able to vote this fall on a ballot measure allowing the right to abortion, adding that "the right for reproductive rights is not over in Arizona."Cathi Herrod with the Center for Arizona Policy, however, defended the court's decision. On their website, the CAP describes itself as an organization with a mission of "promoting and defending the foundational values of life, marriage & family, and religious freedom.
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