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Collection: Read more on reproductive rights in Arizona

  • Arizona Daily Star
  • Jan 31, 2023
  • Jan 31, 2023 Updated May 31, 2024

Get more of the latest covering abortion rights in Arizona following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

(54) updates to this series since Updated May 31, 2024

Arizona will soon allow access to birth control pills without prescription

Arizona will soon allow access to birth control pills without prescription

For Star subscribers: Starting in July, Arizona pharmacists will, for the first time, be allowed to dispense birth control pills and other hormonal contraceptives without seeing prescriptions.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs strips county prosecutors of authority to prosecute abortion cases

Arizona Gov. Hobbs strips county prosecutors of authority to prosecute abortion cases

"The state has an interest in ensuring that abortions laws are applied equally, consistently, and predictably to all people and in all counties in Arizona,'' Gov. Katie Hobbs said in her order.

Arizona governor wants new law protecting right to contraceptives

Arizona governor wants new law protecting right to contraceptives

For Star subscribers: Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs says reproductive freedoms, including birth control access, are at risk under this U.S. Supreme Court. Republicans call it a non-issue. 

Arizona AG: Ruling on access to preventive drugs could be devastating

Arizona AG: Ruling on access to preventive drugs could be devastating

A federal court ruling could overturn a mandate that health insurers provide HIV-preventive medication without charge, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says.

Arizona attorney general says no one entitled to defend abortion ban

Arizona attorney general says no one entitled to defend abortion ban

Arizonans' right to abortion could turn on the question of whether anyone still has legal standing to argue the procedure should once again be all but outlawed.

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to preserve abortion pill access rules

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to preserve abortion pill access rules

The Biden administration and a drug manufacturer are asking the Supreme Court to preserve access to an abortion pill free from restrictions imposed by lower court rulings, while a legal fight continues.

Graphic anti-abortion display draws ire of several U of A clubs, students

Graphic anti-abortion display draws ire of several U of A clubs, students

Images of abortion, the Holocaust, global genocides and lynchings are part of the anti-abortion demonstration on the University of Arizona mall.

Arizona House OKs mandating child support from date of conception

Arizona House OKs mandating child support from date of conception

Some Democrats in the GOP-controlled House say the measure is really designed to outlaw abortion.

Judge: Lawmakers can defend Arizona's 'genetic abnormalities' abortion law

Judge: Lawmakers can defend Arizona's 'genetic abnormalities' abortion law

For Star subscribers: The ruling comes over the objections of groups trying to convince the federal court judge that the law is flawed and interferes with doctor-patient relationships.

Law firm asks Arizona Supreme Court to outlaw abortions

Law firm asks Arizona Supreme Court to outlaw abortions

For Star subscribers: The anti-abortion firm wants the court to reverse a lower court ruling and again make virtually all abortions illegal in Arizona.

Arizona GOP leaders seek to intervene in abortion case

Arizona GOP leaders seek to intervene in abortion case

For Star subscribers: The top Republicans in the House and Senate want a judge to let them defend an Arizona law that bars abortions in cases of genetic defects. Kris Mayes, the state's new attorney general, won't do it, they've told a federal judge.

FDA fights Arizona firm's bid to stop 'abortion pill' use in U.S.

FDA fights Arizona firm's bid to stop 'abortion pill' use in U.S.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is fighting an Arizona law firm's attempt to block public access to abortion pills in the United States. 

Judge OKs Arizona ban on abortions for fetal abnormalities

Judge OKs Arizona ban on abortions for fetal abnormalities

For Star subscribers: In a reversal, a federal judge rules women in Arizona no longer have the legal right to an abortion due to a fetal abnormality at any stage of pregnancy.

Legal fight over Arizona abortions likely to continue

Legal fight over Arizona abortions likely to continue

New political leaders in the state and other groups that could have a legal say make the fight over abortion rights in Arizona unlikely to end anytime soon.

Arizona can't enforce law outlawing most abortions, court rules

Arizona can't enforce law outlawing most abortions, court rules

Territorial-era law that outlaws all abortions except to save the life of the mother cannot be enforced, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled late Friday.

Judges grill Arizona prosecutor on claims abortions are illegal

Judges grill Arizona prosecutor on claims abortions are illegal

Judges grilled a state attorney over his claim a territorial-era law banning most abortions once again makes the practice a crime despite a new law permitting doctors to terminate a pregnancy through the 15th week.

Arizona law firm files suit to stop medication abortions in U.S.

Arizona law firm files suit to stop medication abortions in U.S.

For Star subscribers: Removal of the medications would affect more than half the abortions performed in Arizona, state data show.

Brnovich: Arizona prosecutors can pick between two abortion laws

Attorney General Mark Brnovich tells judges prosecutors can choose to enforce either conflicting law outlawing abortions, or neither.

Tucson woman arrested in abortion-rights protest during Supreme Court hearing

Tucson woman arrested in abortion-rights protest during Supreme Court hearing

An attorney had just started speaking before the Supreme Court when witnesses say the woman stood and urged American women to denounce the court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

Planned Parenthood: Abortions to be offered statewide

Planned Parenthood: Abortions to be offered statewide

The announcement follows an agreement by Attorney General Mark Brnovich not to prosecute doctors under the state's new territorial-era abortion law until after a final court ruling over its implementation.

Near total abortion ban in Arizona paused for now

Near total abortion ban in Arizona paused for now

For Star subscribers: A court order barring Attorney General Mark Brnovich from trying to enforce a near ban on abortions for at least 45 days is part of a deal between his office and attorneys for the Arizona Medical Association.

Tucson doctor: Arizona's abortion law delayed teen patient's needed medication

Tucson doctor: Arizona's abortion law delayed teen patient's needed medication

A Tucson doctor says her 14-year-old patient had trouble refilling her prescription at a Walgreen's pharmacy. The drug she needed, methotrexate, can be used to induce an abortion at certain dosages.

Anti-abortion group seeks to defend Arizona's near-total ban

Anti-abortion group seeks to defend Arizona's near-total ban

A judge set a Nov. 3 trial in a bid by doctors to get a declaration the law outlawing virtually all abortions does not apply to them. But Choices Pregnancy Centers seeks to intercede. 

Arizona appeals court blocks Tucson judge's near-ban on abortions

Arizona appeals court blocks Tucson judge's near-ban on abortions

The state Court of Appeals on Friday blocked implementation of the order issued last month by Pima County Superior Court Judge Kellie Johnson saying prosecutors could charge doctors who perform abortions in Arizona.

New lawsuit seeks to overturn Arizona abortion ban

New lawsuit seeks to overturn Arizona abortion ban

A new lawsuit says medical doctors should be able to continue providing abortions - at least within the first 15 weeks of pregnancy — and that an 1864 Arizona law applies to everyone else.

Judge rejects bid to pause Arizona abortion ban

Judge rejects bid to pause Arizona abortion ban

A territorial-era law that bans abortions except to save the life of a mother will remain in effect, a Pima County judge said Friday.

Arizona's top prosecutor wants Legislature to clarify abortion laws

Arizona's top prosecutor wants Legislature to clarify abortion laws

Attorney General Mark Brnovich is asking Gov. Doug Ducey to call a special legislative session to let lawmakers provide "additional clarity'' about which of two abortion laws on the books they want enforced.

Tim Steller's column: Arizona abortion law supporters got what they wanted: a ban

For Star subscribers: The supporters of Arizona's new abortion law were hoping for the ban they got with Friday's court ruling. It's up to Gov. Ducey and the Legislature to fix the situation, or voters will.

Arizona Opinion: Abortion ban poses economic risk to Arizona families

Arizona Opinion: Abortion ban poses economic risk to Arizona families

OPINION: "It is our time and our turn to meet this moment. We join the larger reproductive justice movement and stand firmly with advocates in full support of creating an Arizona where women, girls, and birthing people of all identities thrive," writes Amalia Luxardo, CEO of the Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona.

Planned Parenthood asks judge to delay Arizona abortion law enforcement

Planned Parenthood Arizona is asking a Pima County judge to delay enactment of her ruling Friday that most abortions in Arizona are illegal.

Arizona's abortion ban likely to see more court fights

Arizona's abortion ban likely to see more court fights

Friday’s nationally watched ruling by a Pima County judge allowing Arizona to enforce a ban on virtually all abortions is unlikely to end the legal fight.

Planned Parenthood, other clinic in Pima County again offering abortions

Planned Parenthood, other clinic in Pima County again offering abortions

The Southern Arizona Regional Health Center began offering surgical abortions and abortion medication for the first time since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June.

Court ruling makes nearly all abortions in Arizona illegal

Court ruling makes nearly all abortions in Arizona illegal

Without court action, Arizona could go back to an 1864 law making virtually all abortions illegal sometime later this year.

Republican lawmakers block effort to protect right to contraceptives in Arizona

Republican lawmakers block effort to protect right to contraceptives in Arizona

Democratic lawmakers failed to get bills heard to protect the right to contraceptives in Arizona that ranged from oral contraceptives to mechanical devices.

GOP lawmakers block measure ensuring Arizonans' right to use birth control

GOP lawmakers block measure ensuring Arizonans' right to use birth control

Two Tucson Democratic lawmakers are trying to enshrine the right to use contraceptives into Arizona law.

The first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US has begun shipping to stores

The first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US has begun shipping to stores

The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available in U.S. stores later this month, allowing American women and teens to purchase contraceptive medication as easily as they buy aspirin.

Arizona Legislature 2024: Water, housing, teacher pay, abortion

Arizona Legislature 2024: Water, housing, teacher pay, abortion

Arizona lawmakers appear to finally be ready to update the 1980 Groundwater Act to plug some enforcement holes it left.

Arizona Supreme Court to decide which Arizona abortion law stands

Arizona Supreme Court to decide which Arizona abortion law stands

The state Supreme Court's chief justice expressed skepticism at a hearing Tuesday that a 2022 Arizona law allowing abortions through the 15th week of pregnancy does not conflict with territorial-era law that makes nearly any abortion a crime.

Here's what's at stake as Arizona justices hear abortion arguments

Here's what's at stake as Arizona justices hear abortion arguments

Arizona Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday, Dec. 12, on whether Arizona women will lose virtually all rights to terminate a pregnancy.

If Arizona justices tie on abortion, here's which side prevails

If Arizona justices tie on abortion, here's which side prevails

Arizona Supreme Court will decide with only six justices whether virtually all abortions are illegal in Arizona.

Justice who called abortion 'genocide' won't hear Arizona case after all

Justice who called abortion 'genocide' won't hear Arizona case after all

Reversing course under pressure, justice says he won't take part in deciding whether virtually all abortions are illegal in Arizona.

Arizona gov cites own miscarriages, surgery in abortion-rights support

Arizona gov cites own miscarriages, surgery in abortion-rights support

Gov. Katie Hobbs signs petition to put enshrined right to abortion in Arizona Constitution; opponents say proposal goes too far.

Justice: Fairness in Arizona abortion case possible despite past comments

Justice: Fairness in Arizona abortion case possible despite past comments

Arizona Supreme Court Justice William Montgomery says in a new statement that his past comments about abortion and Planned Parenthood will not affect his ability to hear a pending lawsuit about the procedure.

Ruling: Doctors can challenge Arizona's 'genetic abnormalities' abortion law

Ruling: Doctors can challenge Arizona's 'genetic abnormalities' abortion law

For Star subscribers: An Arizona law that bans abortions sought solely because of fetal genetic defects can be challenged by doctors in the state, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said.

Ohio vote gives boost to abortion right proponents in Arizona

Ohio vote gives boost to abortion right proponents in Arizona

For Star subscribers: Proponents of installing the right to an abortion in the Arizona Constitution have until July 3 to collect nearly 400,000 valid signatures to make it on the ballot in 2024.

Arizona Justice: 'Genocide' comment irrelevant to hearing abortion case

Arizona Justice: 'Genocide' comment irrelevant to hearing abortion case

For Star subscribers: Arizona Supreme Court Justice William Montgomery says his comment while Maricopa County attorney in 2017 that Planned Parenthood "is responsible for the greatest generational genocide known to man," is not relevant to an ongoing abortion case.

Gov. Hobbs urges Arizona Supreme Court to maintain abortion access

Gov. Hobbs urges Arizona Supreme Court to maintain abortion access

Reproductive decisions "are immensely personal, private and consequential," says a legal brief filed on behalf of the Arizona governor Thursday.

Judges question enforceability of Arizona's genetic-defects abortion law

Judges question enforceability of Arizona's genetic-defects abortion law

Some 9th Circuit judges appeared unconvinced Arizona doctors are in no danger of being prosecuted for performing certain abortions.

Arizona legislators: Doctors don't have legal right to sue over abortion law

Arizona legislators: Doctors don't have legal right to sue over abortion law

For Star subscribers: GOP lawmakers argue doctors can't challenge Arizona ban on abortions due to fetal abnormalities because they aren't saying they intend to violate it.

Justices to decide if virtually all Arizona abortions are illegal

Justices to decide if virtually all Arizona abortions are illegal

Arizona Supreme Court announces it will hear arguments on whether a territorial-era law outlawing abortion except to save mother's life should take effect.

Advocates push for Arizona abortion ballot initiative

Advocates push for Arizona abortion ballot initiative

As a constitutional amendment, the initiative also would help block future legislative efforts to enact further abortion restrictions.

First over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval

First over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval

U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, a major change that will broaden access for women and teenagers. 

Mayes: No Arizona doctors will be prosecuted for performing abortions

Mayes: No Arizona doctors will be prosecuted for performing abortions

For Star subscribers: Attorney General Kris Mayes, who now has complete control over the decision, won't enforce any of the Arizona laws that make performing certain abortions a crime.  

Lawmakers halt hearings for Arizona governor's nominees due to abortion issue

Lawmakers halt hearings for Arizona governor's nominees due to abortion issue

Upset with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs' executive order on abortion prosecutions, lawmakers stop the process of confirming her nominations to head Arizona agencies.

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