Arizona AG Says She Will Not Enforce 1864 Law Banning Most Abortions

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : Arizona for Abortion Access -- a coalition of groups including ACLU of Arizona, Affirm Sexual and Reproductive Health, Arizona List, Healthcare Rising Arizona, NARAL Arizona, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona -- said last week that they had amassed more than 500,000 signatures, well past the 383,923 required for the proposed amendment to qualify for the ballot in November.
47% : Justices heard arguments in the case, Planned Parenthood of Arizona v. Mayes/Hazerigg, in December, and were asked to answer whether Arizona's 15-week abortion limit passed in March of 2022 overrides the older law.
33% : "It's all about state's rights, and that'll be straightened out," Trump said.
28% : The state's high court also remanded the case to trial court for potential consideration of remaining constitutional challenges.RELATED: Democrats Tee Up Abortion Until Birth After Arizona Supreme Court Follows Law as WrittenThe Arizona Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday came after Donald Trump revealed his stance that states should ultimately decide on the issue of abortion.
21% : Other state Republicans have so far blocked efforts to repeal the law.RELATED: Donald Trump Reveals Abortion Position, Says States Should DecideThe state supreme court decision comes as pro-abortion activists are moving forward with a proposed amendment that would create a constitutional right to abortion in Arizona.
18% : Trump told reporters on Wednesday that he thinks the 1864 law goes too far.

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