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Abortion law blocked after US Supreme Court refuses to act
Arizona will not be able to enforce controversial limits on medication abortions, at least not now. The U.S. Supreme Court this morning rejected a bid by attorneys for the state to overturn a federal appellate court ruling which had concluded the limits illegally infringe on the constitutional right of women to terminate a pregnancy. The justices gave no reason for their decision.
AZ abortion pill restrictions appealed to US Supreme Court
Attorney General Tom Horne is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that Arizona lawmakers can legally restrict the right of women to a medication abortion if they have “justification” to do so and other options remain.
Lawsuit filed over new rules on abortion pill
Planned Parenthood and a Tucson gynecologist are asking a federal judge to block new rules that will limit their ability to perform abortions using drugs instead of surgery.
Arizona House to debate abortion bill
The Arizona House will debate a bill allowing surprise inspections at abortion clinics that is being pushed by an anti-abortion group.
Planned Parenthood battles effort to cut off funds
Planned Parenthood wants the U.S. Supreme Court to block a last-ditch effort by the state to cut off its Medicaid funds.
U.S. Supreme Court considers accepting Arizona abortion case
Arizona is at the center of the abortion debate as the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether to consider a challenge to a 2012 law that strikes at the heart of the 40-year-old landmark case, Roe v. Wade.
Abortion rights proponents urge U.S. Supreme Court to block 20-week ban
Calling the Arizona legislation constitutionally flawed, proponents of abortion rights on Monday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to block the state from enforcing a ban on the procedure at 20 weeks.
Arizona updating regulations on abortion clinics
Arizona health officials are drafting new rules on regulation of abortion clinics as required under a wide-ranging 2012 state law.
AZ asks Supreme Court to revive anti-abortion law
Arizona is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a state law that disqualifies abortion providers from receiving funding for other medical services they provide.
Ruling on Arizona race, sex abortion ban appealed
Groups opposed to an Arizona law banning abortions based on the race or sex of the fetus are challenging a ruling that dismissed their suit.
Tougher laws, more clinics
Arizona abortion facilities increased slightly since 2010 despite restrictive laws
Despite a recent decline, there are more licensed abortion clinics in Arizona now than in 2010, when licensing requirements took effect and the Legislature passed tougher abortion restrictions.
Arizona asks U.S. Supreme Court to rule on 20-week abortion ban
Two of Arizona’s top law enforcement officials asked the U.S. Supreme Court today to consider the constitutionality of the state’s law banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Attorney General Tom Horne and Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery petitioned the court to hear their appeal to a ruling that found the state’s law unconstitutional.
