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The article discusses the controversy surrounding the supposed repeal of Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban. The author claims that the repeal is not immediate due to the lack of an emergency clause in the bill, meaning the ban will remain in effect for 90 days after the legislature adjourns. The article also mentions the role of Attorney General Kris Mayes, who is exploring options to prevent the law from taking effect, and the importance of the upcoming vote on the Arizona Abortion Access Act.
Arizona’s 1864 Abortion Ban Farce Unveiled
If you’ve been led to believe that Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban has been repealed, you’ve been deceived. The truth is, no emergency clause was included in the bill repealing the ban, meaning it won’t be removed from the books until 90 days post the Legislature’s adjournment.
Efforts to Halt the Old Abortion Law
Until then, the ban on abortions, except to save a mother’s life, with prison time for facilitators, will remain the law in Arizona. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes aims to prevent this. In a statement after the state Senate voted to repeal the law, she pledged to explore all options to prevent the 160-year-old law from taking effect.
Reproductive Rights Still Held by Politicians
The repeal creates an illusion that Arizona has discarded the brutal old law, but that’s far from the truth. In reality, it gives Republicans, who control the Legislature, time to pass resolutions that could confuse voters who’d otherwise support the citizens’ initiative known as the Arizona Abortion Access Act.
In a statement, Cheryl Bruce, campaign manager of Arizona for Abortion Access, emphasized that the campaign continues full steam ahead as the threats to freedoms persist. The only way to restore abortion access, she stated, is by winning at the ballot box this November.
Uncertain Future for Abortion Laws
If the citizens’ initiative fails and Republicans retain control of the Legislature and win the governor’s office, it could lead to the reinstatement of the 1864 abortion law. There is ample evidence that politicians shouldn’t make decisions about women’s reproductive health.
If the citizens’ initiative succeeds, abortion access will be in the Arizona Constitution, removing politicians from the debate. The issue is far from resolved and ultimately, it’s about trust.
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