Abortion
The number of abortions performed in Arizona dropped to the lowest level in more than a decade after the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022 overturned Roe v. Wade, according to recently released data from the state.
Dec. 29, 2023
The issue of abortion is mobilizing voters across the country, and Democrats have largely been the ones to benefit. They have been pushing to codify abortion access into state laws after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Now political strategists from both parties are zeroing in on the state of Arizona.
Dec. 29, 2023
Tempe lawmaker Athena Salman announced Wednesday that she is resigning from the state House of Representatives at the end of the month to run the Arizona arm of a national abortion-rights nonprofit.
Dec. 20, 2023
Paul Bentz of HighGround and Dawn Penich-Thacker of Agave Strategy joined The Show to talk about the Arizona Supreme Court hearing on abortion laws in the state and more news of the week.
Dec. 14, 2023
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, a Republican, says Arizona's governor has no authority to consolidate prosecutorial power on abortion cases to the Arizona attorney general.
→ More coverage of abortion in Arizona
→ More coverage of abortion in Arizona
Dec. 14, 2023
The future of abortion access in Arizona is now in the hands of the state’s Supreme Court. Justices heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that will determine if abortions will be allowed up to 15 weeks in Arizona, or banned almost entirely.
Dec. 12, 2023
The state Supreme Court will decide whether nearly all abortions are illegal in Arizona with only six justices. And that leads to the possibility of a 3-to-3 tie.
Dec. 8, 2023
Arizona currently allows abortions up to 15 weeks gestation. But in a case that starts Tuesday, the state’s Supreme Court will consider whether Arizona should return to a Civil War-era law that bans abortions in almost all circumstances.
→ A timeline of abortion rights in Arizona, 1864 to today
→ A timeline of abortion rights in Arizona, 1864 to today
Dec. 8, 2023
Here's a look at the legal battle over Arizona’s abortion laws, from 1864 through today.
Dec. 5, 2023
The Show spoke with artist and photographer Amanda Mollindo about her latest project on sex and sovereignty. The extensive exhibition now showing at Eye Lounge in downtown Phoenix.
Dec. 4, 2023
In less than two weeks, Arizona’s Supreme Court is set to consider whether abortion can remain legal up to 15 weeks in the state or if a near-total ban should take effect. Now, one of the seven justices on the bench says he will not participate in the case.
Nov. 30, 2023
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday added her signature to the petition aiming to put an abortion rights measure before Arizona voters in 2024. Abortion rights advocates need to collect nearly 400,000 signatures by July to qualify for the ballot.
Nov. 28, 2023
Reporter Shefali Luthra joined The Show to discuss the upcoming Arizona abortion case and the role of the courts in determining the future of abortion today.
Nov. 17, 2023
The Show spoke with Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services about Ohio voters supporting abortion rights and what they could mean for other red states, including Arizona.
Nov. 9, 2023
A decision filed Monday by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allows a group of Arizona doctors to challenge a state law banning abortions sought for fetal genetic disorders. The decision paves the way for a trial.
→ More Arizona abortion news
→ More Arizona abortion news
Oct. 30, 2023
In December, Arizona’s Supreme Court will consider whether abortion can remain legal up to 15 weeks in the state, or if a near-total ban should take effect. Now, Planned Parenthood Arizona is formally requesting one of the justices be removed from the case.
Oct. 26, 2023
The Arizona Supreme Court will be evaluating whether abortion rights remain legal in Arizona or if a territorial-era law takes precedence. The court will hear arguments in December.
Oct. 24, 2023
Arizona Supreme Court Justice and former Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery is in the line of fire this week after news outlets released a piece unearthing some of the more incendiary comments he has made about abortion provider Planned Parenthood.
Oct. 23, 2023
Indigenous people have been uniquely affected by the end of Roe. Now, states with some of the largest Indigenous populations also have some of the strictest restrictions on abortion.
Oct. 6, 2023
Gov. Katie Hobbs is weighing in on the ongoing legal battle over abortion rights in Arizona. Hobbs on Wednesday filed an amicus brief to the state Supreme Court in support of broader access to abortion.
Oct. 5, 2023
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