The Arizona Supreme Court has decided to maintain the current law that permits abortion up to 15 weeks of pregnancy. This order also grants Attorney General Kris Mayes additional time to consider whether to appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mayes was grateful for the order and mentioned that the 1864 law will not come into effect until September 26. This includes the 90 days recently granted, along with an additional 45 days stipulated in a separate case.
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“I am committed to ensuring that doctors have the freedom to provide medical care based on their professional expertise, rather than being bound by the beliefs of the politicians who were elected over a century ago,” Mayes expressed with determination.
In April, the Arizona Supreme Court made the decision to reinstate the previous law on abortion, which does not include any exceptions for cases of rape or incest. According to this law, abortions are only permitted if the mother’s life is at risk. The majority opinion of the court indicated that doctors could potentially face prosecution and receive a maximum prison sentence of five years if found guilty.
The Legislature voted by a slim margin to repeal the Civil War-era law. However, the repeal will not be effective until 90 days after the current annual session concludes. It remains uncertain whether there will be a transitional period during which the old ban can still be enforced before the repeal comes into effect.
According to the senior counsel of the group, Jake Warner, Arizona’s pro-life law has been in place for more than a century. He emphasizes their ongoing commitment to safeguarding unborn children and advocating for comprehensive support and healthcare for families in Arizona.
