Arizona, abortion and Legal

Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona’s constitution
Top officials in Arizona have certified the state’s election results. That certification Monday includes voters’ approval of a measure that expands abortion access from the current 15-week limit to the point of fetal viability.
Legal challenges loom as abortion rights are enshrined in Arizona's constitution
The right to abortion is officially enshrined in the Arizona Constitution. But legal challenges over how to regulate abortion are likely to continue. The new constitutional amendment expands Arizona’s abortion access from the current 15 week legal limit to the point of fetal viability.
Abortion Enshrined in Arizona Constitution, Legal Fights Loom
The new policy, which extends the limit from 15 weeks to the point of fetal viability, has been enshrined in the Arizona Constitution.
Arizona voters have passed a constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion access
Arizona voters have passed a constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion access up to fetal viability. t’s a major win in a battleground state for advocates of the measure who have been seeking to expand access.
Arizona officials certify election results, put abortion rights ballot measure into effect
Officially called a canvass in Arizona, the certification of votes drew heightened attention in 2020 and 2022 as some candidates denied their losses.
Right to abortion in Arizona constitution approved but months-long court battle may be to come
Arizona now has a right to abortion in the state constitution. But the formal canvass of the vote on Proposition 139 by Gov. Katie Hobbs does not make the controversy or even the legal fights go away.
Arizona voters said yes to abortion rights, but old restrictions are still on the books
This story first appeared in the Arizona Mirror. Read more Stateline coverage on how states are either protecting or curbing ...
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Arizona Enshrines Abortion Rights in Constitution with Proposition 139, Attorney General Kris Mayes Announces Milestone
Arizona solidifies abortion rights with Proposition 139, as AG Kris Mayes confirms its constitutional alignment.
Arizona leaders certify passing for Arizona for Abortion Access Act
On Monday, Arizona leaders, including Gov. Hobbs, gathered to certify Prop 139, which passed earlier this month with 61% of ...
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New abortion law in Arizona signed, but unlikely settled
The signing Monday of voter-approved Proposition 139 could be the first step in months of court litigation over adding the ...
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Arizona Voters Approve Amendment to Protect Abortion Rights, Setting Stage for Legal Battles
Arizona's constitution now includes a voter-approved amendment protecting abortion rights up to fetal viability, signaling a ...
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Attorney General Kris Mayes reacts to signing of Arizona's right to abortion initiative
Attorney General Kris Mayes released the following statement regarding the signing of Proposition 139, Arizona's Right to ...
State officials certify Arizona's election results
PHOENIX — On Monday, Arizona's top officials certified the state’s election results. The certification included two new voter ...