Arizona court permanently blocks 15-week abortion ban

Summary

An Arizona court permanently blocked the state’s 15-week abortion ban, citing the 2024 ballot measure enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution.

The ruling follows a legal battle after Arizona briefly reinstated an 1864 near-total ban, sparking national outrage.

While the decision prevents enforcement of the 15-week ban, restrictions like provider requirements and waiting periods remain.

Advocates vow to continue fighting for full abortion access.