"Arizona Supreme Court Enforces 1864 Abortion Ban, GOP Faces Meltdown"

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that a 160-year-old abortion ban from 1864 can be enforced, allowing for a near-total ban on abortions in the state with exceptions only to save the life of the mother. This decision supersedes a 15-week abortion ban signed into law in 2022 and has sparked criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Efforts are underway to enshrine abortion rights into the Arizona state constitution, and the ruling reflects the increased politicization of abortion rights since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, drawing reactions from President Biden's reelection campaign.