REUTERS/Rebecca Noble The Arizona Supreme Court delayed the enforcement of an 1864 law that bans abortion in nearly all cases.
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a repeal of the law on May 2 after the Republican-held state Legislature advanced legislation following weeks of debate since the state Supreme Court allowed the ban to go into effect. The Arizona Supreme Court granted Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes’ request for a 90-day delay in the 1864 ban’s enforcement, as Hobbs’ repeal doesn’t go into effect until 90 days after the legislative session ends, according to an order.
“During this period, my office will consider the best legal course of action to take from here, including a potential petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Mayes said in a statement. “Under the relevant court orders, the earliest the 1864 law can take effect is now September 26, 2024, counting the 90 days granted […]
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