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    The Arizona Senate passed a repeal of the state’s near-total ban on abortion Wednesday, capping a weekslong legislative scramble to respond to the state Supreme Court’s bombshell ruling that upheld the law from 1864. The bill, which the state House approved last week, will soon head to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. She is expected to sign it into law Thursday afternoon. Two Republicans — Shawnna Bolick and T.J. Shope — joined all 14 Democrats in the narrowly divided Senate in approving a repeal...

  • Arizona’s Democratic governor signs repeal of 1864 abortion ban

    It was three weeks ago when Republican-appointed justices on the Arizona Supreme Court gave the political world an unexpected jolt, clearing the way for a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban to take effect in the state. Under the 1864 law — approved before the end of the Civil War, and before women could vote — anyone who performs abortions or helps people access abortion care could face felony charges. There are no exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the pregnant woman. Democratic...

  • Arizona senate passes repeal of 1864 near-total abortion ban

    Democrats pick up support of two Republicans to repeal law reinstated three weeks ago, with governor expected to ratify repeal.