"Arizona GOP Blocks Repeal of 1864 Abortion Ban Despite Court Ruling"
Chaos erupted in the Arizona House as Democrats tried to repeal the 1864 near-total abortion ban, only to be thwarted by the Republican majority. The raucous event followed a recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling upholding the law, revealing deep political divisions. Republicans, led by Rep. Matt Gress, blocked the repeal, prompting heated exchanges with Democrats. While some Republicans, including Gress, expressed support for a more modern ban with exceptions, the issue remains a point of contention as the law's effective date approaches.