The law imposes a sentence of two to five years for anyone found guilty of inducing an abortion except for a doctor who deems it necessary to save the life of the mother
Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives on Wednesday will seek to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion that is poised to become state law once again, but they will need the help of some Republicans in the closely divided legislature.under a law written during the U.S. Civil War when Arizona was not yet a state and women lacked the right to vote.
The ruling added fuel to a raging debate across the United States over abortion rights ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Arizona House Democrats sought to repeal the ban a week ago, but were thwarted by the narrow Republican majority.With Republicans holding a 31-29 advantage, Democrats would need at least two Republicans to join them to succeed. If the repeal passes in the House, Democrats also would need help in the Senate, where Republicans hold a 16-14 edge.
Some Republicans have softened their hardline stance on abortion, mindful of the same polling that has emboldened Democrats. Arizona Democrats are attempting to place a ballot measure before voters in November that would restore abortion rights.
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