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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
Arizona lawmakers have repealed the state’s 160-year-old statute banning nearly all abortions.
The 1864 law, which was reinstated by the state supreme court three weeks ago, has made abortion a central focus in the battleground state and galvanized Democrats seeking to enshrine abortion rights.
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An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it
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Arizona high court gives state AG 90 more days to act on near-total abortion ban
Arizona's highest court gave the state attorney general 90 additional days to decide further legal action in the case over an 1864 near-total abortion ban lawmakers recently voted to repeal.CBS News - Politics - Abortion
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