"Arizona Republicans Resist Repealing 1864 Abortion Ban Despite Opposition"

Arizona's Republican lawmakers are hesitant to quickly repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban despite criticism from figures like Donald Trump. The ban, which supersedes a 15-week abortion ban, has sparked controversy and drawn both support and opposition. Democrats are pushing for repeal, but Republicans are divided on the issue, with some advocating for more exceptions in the state's abortion restrictions. The debate comes amid a broader national conversation on abortion rights and restrictions, with both sides mobilizing for potential ballot initiatives in Arizona.