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Apr 17, 2025

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 […]

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Apr 4, 2025

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 […]

Mar 11, 2025

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 […]

Mar 11, 2025

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 […]

Mar 5, 2025

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 […]

Feb 23, 2025

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 […]

Jan 28, 2025

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.

Jan 17, 2025

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. 

Jan 11, 2025

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 ...

Dec 27, 2024

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. 

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Dec 18, 2024

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 ...

Dec 3, 2024

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.

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