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By: Shannon Augustus

The League of Women Voters of Arizona Condemns Arizona Supreme Court Decision to Revive 1864 Abortion Ban

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PHOENIX — The League of Women Voters of Arizona condemns the decision by the Arizona Supreme Court to reinstate the territorial-era abortion ban enacted in 1864. 

“Today’s decision is a tragic setback for Arizona’s women and all Arizonans who can become pregnant. The court’s decision strips away the right of women and those who can become pregnant to control their bodies. It is unfathomable that not a single woman in Arizona ever voted on this ban in 1864, and because of this decision, women and those who may become pregnant have lost the right to reproductive freedom in Arizona. When women and those who can become pregnant can no longer make reproductive decisions for their own bodies, they are no longer equal individuals in our democracy.

"The League of Women Voters of Arizona will continue to fight for reproductive freedom for all Arizonans and stand in our power with our reproductive rights partners and all persons who fear the dangerous consequences of this decision. We call on all Arizona voters who believe in reproductive freedom to respond to this decision by signing the petition to amend the state constitution in November and enshrine abortion rights. Women and those who can become pregnant have the power to make their voices heard and fight back.”

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