The state’s law banning abortions after 15 weeks was officially overturned this month. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona is now looking to challenge some of the state’s remaining restrictions.
Spokesperson Erika Mach says there are many that her organization believes go against the state’s newly enshrined abortion right.
“This includes the 24-hour waiting period, reporting restrictions, telehealth ban, etc., all unnecessary restrictions that just don't allow people to gain full access to abortion care," Mach said.
While Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona is working to remove restrictions, Republican lawmakers are looking to add more with several proposed bills. Mach called the bills dangerous and written by lawmakers with no medical background.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been modified to correct the name of the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona organization.
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In 2022, Arizona banned abortions after 15 weeks. Then in 2024, voters passed a constitutional amendment expanding abortion access to around 24 weeks. Now, a judge has blocked the 15-week law. -
Arizonans voted last year to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. But the new amendment didn’t end partisan conflict over abortion at the state Capitol. -
Planned Parenthood is potentially days away from providing abortions beyond 15 weeks. That’s because no one has defended the state law setting that 15-week limit in court. -
Democrats in the state Legislature say they plan to introduce several bills this week aimed at repealing dozens of abortion restrictions in Arizona. This comes after voters approved a measure to enshrine broad abortion rights in the Arizona constitution. -
The People’s Rally attracted hundreds to Arizona's Capitol on Saturday in support of abortion care access and reproductive freedom. Similar events were held in Washington, D.C., and cities across the U.S. ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
