Federal judges dismisses lawsuit challenging anti-abortion law
Key Points A U.S. District Court Judge dismissed a challenge to a 2021 abortion law Physicians still cannot legally abort a child because of genetic problems Attorney General Kris Mayes […]
GOP bill banning public funding for clinics connected to abortion advances
Republican lawmakers are advancing a bill that would prohibit the state from providing public funding to facilities and clinics that perform or promote abortions. Arizona already doesn’t allow public funding […]
Planned Parenthood searches for new target among Arizona abortion restrictions
With the state’s 15-week abortion law now overturned, Planned Parenthood is now deciding what remaining restrictions to target next in court. Erika Mach, the chief external affairs officer of Planned […]
What’s Next for Abortion Advocates in Arizona: The Fight Is Far From Over
In November 2024, Arizona voters made a powerful statement by passing Prop 139, which enshrined the right to abortion until viability in the state constitution. It was a major victory […]
Judge blocks time-limit laws on abortions – ‘permanently and forever’
It’s now official: There are no time limits in Arizona beyond which an abortion can be performed. In a brief order March 5, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Frank Moskowitz […]
Republican lawmakers pushing bills to chip away at voter-approved right to abortion
Republican lawmakers are advancing what could be a head-on challenge to the options women have under the newly approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing a fundamental right to terminate a pregnancy. And […]
Planned Parenthood set to resume abortions beyond 15 weeks amid legal clarity
Planned Parenthood could be just days away from once again offering abortions beyond 15 weeks.
Prop 139 passage is new chapter in AZ abortion fight, but it’s not over
Prop. 139 has the potential to enormously impact our state for the better, so it’s time to make sure that potential becomes a reality.
Pro-choice groups, Democrats eye dismantling abortion laws – success unlikely
Abortion rights advocates are eyeing the state’s existing statutory scheme next legislative session, with hopes of repealing state laws ...
A look back at 2024: Even with passage of Prop. 139 in 2024, more legal battles are expected
Arizona’s abortion law ricocheted between the Legislature, judiciary and voters in 2024, transforming from a 15-week limit, to a near-total ban and to a right enshrined in the state Constitution.
Hobbs wants end to abortion questionnaire, needs new law
The governor's call comes as the Department of Health Services on Dec. 18 released its annual report spelling out not just the number of abortions performed but ...
Abortion-rights groups file suit to eliminate 15-week ban
Two physicians, the ACLU, abortion-rights groups and Attorney General Kris Mayes agree the state’s 15-week abortion ban to be unconstitutional in light of the voter-approved initiative enshrining a right to abortion in the state’s Constitution.