"Arizona Supreme Court Considers Fate of 1864 Abortion Ban in Landmark Case"

The Arizona Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Planned Parenthood v. Mayes, which could potentially reimpose an 1800s-era near-total abortion ban. The 1864 law, currently blocked, would ban abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, allowing them only if the mother's life is in danger. Proponents of the ban argue that life begins at conception, while opponents stress the importance of upholding reproductive rights and maintaining current laws. The court's decision could have significant implications for abortion access in Arizona.