Arizona Stay of Territorial-Era Abortion Law Offers ‘Clarity’

Oct. 26, 2022, 8:45 PM UTC

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) said a temporary stay on a nearly 160-year-old abortion law allows consistency in the state’s abortion policy as multiple lawsuits wind their way through the courts.

The older law, on hold pending appeal, bans almost all abortions. A Tuesday agreement between attorneys for abortion rights advocates and Brnovich ensures that hold won’t be challenged.

A more recent law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy remains in effect for now.

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Joseph Mikitish granted the joint motion for a stay of proceedings in a challenge to brought by the Arizona ...

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