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'Hysteria' Over Arizona Abortion Ban Won't Last Forever

The Arizona Supreme Court reignited debate with the revival of 160-year-old abortion ban, sparking controversy and legislative response.

By    |   Monday, 15 April 2024 10:01 AM EDT

While Democrats will certainly look to galvanize voters on the Arizona Supreme Court ruling that revived a 160-year-old abortion ban to drive turnout, political experts don’t expect the “hysteria” surrounding the decision to last, especially as the Arizona Legislature scrambles to address the ruling.

The Civil War-era law, which predates Arizona’s statehood, had been blocked until the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 allowing the ban to go back into effect.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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While Democrats will certainly look to galvanize voters on the Arizona Supreme Court ruling that revived a 160-year-old abortion ban to drive turnout, political experts don't expect the "hysteria" surrounding the decision to last, especially as the state legislature...
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