abortion, Arizona

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 access to abortion. Arizonans overwhelmingly voted to make abortion a fundamental right,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...