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Arizona can soon enforce a long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother’s life is at stake, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday, opening the door to prosecuting doctors who perform the procedures.
Under the decision, a long-dormant law that predates Arizona's statehood would take effect. It provides no exceptions for rape or incest, but allows abortions if a mother’s life is in danger. Enforcement can take effect in 14 days.
Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/arizona-abortion-ban-1864-law-supreme-court-decision/507-40cf04f3-26ee-4967-9a80-38f0814d9be2
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