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Arizona senate votes in favour of repealing 1864 near-total abortion ban

The Arizona Senate repealed a near-total abortion ban after the state's Supreme Court ruled the ban from 1864 was enforceable.
Governor Katie Hobbs is expected to promptly sign the repeal, with two Republicans voting in favor.
Despite the repeal, the near-total abortion ban could still be enforced by June 27, pending the legislative session's end.

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BBC News

Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Two Republicans join Democrats to repeal law brought back to life by state's supreme court.

14 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Arizona senate passes repeal of 1864 near-total abortion ban

Democrats pick up support of two Republicans to repeal law reinstated three weeks ago, with governor expected to ratify repeal

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Arizona Senate to vote on repeal of 1864 near-total abortion ban

The Arizona Senate on Wednesday will vote on legislation to repeal the state’s 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, three weeks after the state Supreme Court revived the law and thrust reproductive rights into the political spotlight.

14 days ago·Canada

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The Independent

Arizona legislature votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Repeal expected to be signed by governor won’t go into effect until 90 days after end of current legislative session

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Arizona governor set to sign repeal of near-total abortion ban from 1864

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona is waving goodbye to a Civil War-era ban of nearly all abortions as a repeal bill reaches the desk of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Hobbs says the repeal, scheduled for signing on Thursday, is just the beginning of a fight to protect reproductive healthcare in Arizona. But the repeal may not take effect until 90 days after the end of the legislative session, in June or July. Abortion rights advocates hope a court will step …

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USA Today

Arizona Senate votes to repeal near-total 1864 abortion ban

The 1864 law bans abortions in all situations except life-threatening medical emergencies and could impose prison terms for doctors and others who aid in an abortion.

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