The 1864 law made abortion illegal, except for pregnancies which threaten the life of a patient. The law does not make any exceptions for rape and incest.
Only pregnant women who violate the 1864 law would be permitted to have abortions. There are no rape or incest exceptions in it. Only pregnant women who violate the 1864 law would be permitted to have abortions. There are no restrictions on rape or incest.
The 1864 law made abortion illegal, except for pregnancies which threaten the life of a patient. The law does not make any exceptions for rape and incest.
LOADINGERROR LOADING. Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, a Democratic representative, stated that any alternatives to formally establishing abortion rights would not effectively address the potential enforcement of a nearly complete abortion ban dating back to 1864. Gallego, a candidate for Arizona’s U.S. Senate position, expressed to NBC News that the consequences of such a ban have already been significant. Any action they approve at this moment would not go into effect for a long time. On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the 1864 law criminalizing abortion can be enforced and has instructed a lower court to consider further arguments. The legislation would prohibit abortion except in cases where the pregnancy poses a threat to the patient’s life. The law applies to all cases, including rape or incest, and would override the current 15-week abortion ban in the state. Although not yet in effect, Gallego pointed out that repealing the 1864 abortion ban would not be a viable solution, as it could easily be overturned by the state House or Senate later on. He suggested that the best way to protect abortion rights is to make them official through legislation and voting. Gallego expressed disappointment in the Supreme Court’s recent decision, describing it as a setback for women’s rights in Arizona. This was shared in a post on X, previously known as Twitter. Gallego emphasized his commitment to defending reproductive rights for Arizonans and promised to continue advocating for abortion rights. Although previously recognized as a progressive politician, Gallego has shifted towards a more moderate approach in order to attract support from swing voters, as reported by The New York Times.
