"Arizona Republicans Maintain 1864 Abortion Ban Despite Repeal Attempts"

Arizona Republicans blocked an attempt to repeal the state's newly revived 1864 law criminalizing abortion throughout pregnancy, leading to shouts of "Shame! Shame!" in the Legislature. The law, which holds no exceptions for rape or incest, faces criticism and pressure from Democrats, some Republicans, and former President Donald Trump. Abortion providers vowed to continue services until forced to stop, while Democratic legislators and Governor Katie Hobbs condemned the inaction on the proposed repeal as unconscionable. The Arizona Supreme Court's decision to enforce the law has sparked national interest and concern, with abortion rights advocates gathering signatures for a ballot question to protect the right to abortion until viability.