abortion, Arizona

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 amendm
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.
Abortion access advocates in Arizona expect legal challenges with passage of Prop 139
Abortion advocates believe that protections could take a while to kick in, as several lawsuits are expected to challenge the legality of Prop 139.
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.
Abortion law now in Arizona Constitution, but legal challenges remain
With the stoke of a pen at 10:12 a.m. on Monday, Arizona now has a right to abortion in the state constitution. But the formal canvass of the vote on Proposition 139 by Gov.
Abortion rights advocates prepare for legal battles over newly passed ballot measures
Reproductive rights groups are preparing for legal battles in several of the states where voters approved constitutional amendments to protect or expand abortion access.
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-approved laws: Proposition 139 and Proposition 314. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.
Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution
Arizona top officials certified the state’s election results Monday, including voters' approval of a measure that expands abortion access from 15 weeks to the point of fetal viability. The victory for reproductive rights groups sets the stage for their next battle: challenging other laws on the books in Arizona they say are too restrictive.
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.
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 right to an abortion to Arizona's state constitution.
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
Arizonans overwhelmingly voted to make abortion a fundamental right, but overturning the state’s current 15-week gestational ...
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Is Arizona's abortion ban still in effect? Here's what's next since Proposition 139 passed
Andy Gaona, an attorney for the Proposition 139 campaign, said the measure could trigger lawsuits challenging some of ...
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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 ...
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When Arizona's new abortion measure will take effect
Arizona voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 139, which will enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. Yes, ...
Prop 139 was approved by voters, but what does that mean for existing abortion laws?
Before Prop 139, the legislative branch had taken on the responsibility of abortion laws. “Over the course of decades, we’ve ...