Arizona Supreme Court upholds 160-year-old abortion ban

The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a law from 1864 that bans nearly all abortions in the state. That means anyone aiding an abortion will face two to five years in prison.

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[Lunasent]

I wonder how many women and little girls are going to die or become infertile because of this.

[whimsicalhamster]

Ruben Gallegos sends his thanks to the Republican Supreme Court of AZ for just winning the election for him.

[sadjaxx]

Vote the Arizona and Florida Taliban out of office!

[Budlife]

When will they reinstate that women cannot vote in this country?

[danawilson]

There should be a bill passed where all males past puberty receive mandatory vasectomies.
No semen = No unwanted/unplanned pregnancies.
Semen can be collected and preserved and used in the future way easier and more cost-effective than eggs.
Men are so concerned about women not wanting to or being able to safely carry a baby to term.
They should step up and accept their half of the responsibility in these situations.
If you want a world where the only abortions given are for the continued health of the woman carrying the fetus, you've got to find a way to change the culture and society to support that future.
Any person that reads this and thinks, "you can't force a medical procedure on someone!" Should take a step back and think about how many things you're forcing a woman needing/wanting an abortion to suffer through by being forced to carry a fetus to term.
It's been 3 years since I had my child. She was wanted and is loved so much. And every day I still suffer side affects from my pregnancy and birth.
Pregnancy changes your body forever and regularly causes permanent issues. No one should be forced into it.

[IGNANTLIFE]

w/all the fuggin that happens in that state and ASU and UofA, can't believe this will be received well.

[adimart]

Trump and Crazy Kari just lost BIG🤣🤣 Thank you Thank you Thank you Arizona Supreme Court, Ohio and Alabama 2.0🤣

[ItfrTuh]

So, today our nation and country have gone back a full 160 years in their development. The system is completely breaking down.
Does this (guess what type) conglomeration deserve to survive ?

[OliverBoliverButt]

A few years ago there was a huge fight over free contraception. Now it's time to learn to use it.

[stmission]

Pathetic. Welcome to Prestatehood 1864 AZ Laws, Lowly4thCaste Women. 😂🎉😢 x

[BigRich]

I don’t why people are soo “outraged” there’s so much preventative measures that can be taken to prevent pregnancy Im one of them (vasectomy) rather than have abortion be a 1st response …. Contraceptives aren’t outlawed, if you want to exercise your rights you have the right to safe sex or “pull out” .. of course this aims towards 2 willing participants

[brittneyk]

Thoughts and prayers go out to the women in Arizona. They NOW have the same rights as women had there in 1864! 😬

[AmusedCoffee-ymgb]

What 160 year old is getting an abortion?

[TMcConnaughhay]

Yes! Thank you God for a victory for the babies!

[Eddee]

ARIZONA just following what the SUPREME COURT 2024 🇺🇸

[hailsatn]

Looks like women are going to have to start being responsible for their actions !

[Joshua_]

Great news for babies in Arizona! People need to be accountable for their own choices, not try to end an innocent life because they don't like the result of their actions.

[BTK]

Why not scour the books for laws that impact republican money. Im betting they chose their money over abortion!!!

[DarkAngel-zfck]

We need an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that legalizes abortions. This will guarantee women rights

[Proverbs_]

they can get IUD or don't have sex - imagine that -
or take the pill or use a protection ... they act like they have no options before they got pregnant not wanting a baby