Arizona's top court upheld a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, sparking strong reactions from political figures, including President Biden who criticized the 'cruel ban' as a result of Republican officials' extreme agenda.
The ruling emphasized Arizona's historical stance against elective abortion, dating back to 1864, stating that the legislature never expressly established a right to abortion in local law.
The decision signifies a shift in abortion regulations post the US Supreme Court's 2022 ruling, enabling states to determine abortion access, leading to intensified debates amid the presidential election season.
Arizona's legislation on abortion has evolved over time, with the recent ruling reverting to a restrictive approach, emphasizing the absence of a statutory right to abortion in the state's laws.
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