The Arizona Supreme Court has granted a 90-day stay on the state’s 1864 abortion ban, delaying its enforcement until at least August 12. This decision, combined with an ongoing separate court case, extends the stay until September 26, according to Attorney General Kris Mayes. The delay provides Mayes additional time to potentially appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The stay follows Governor Katie Hobbs’ signing of the ban’s repeal, which will take effect 90 days after the state legislature adjourns. The exact date of adjournment is currently unknown, leaving the future enforcement of the 1864 ban uncertain.
Last month, the state Supreme Court upheld the near-total abortion ban, except when the mother’s life is at risk, a law that has been on the books for over 160 years. The court’s decision came after the overturning of Roe v. Wade and would revert the state to a 15-week ban once the repeal is active.
Mayes, advocating for judicial review, pledges to protect medical care as per doctors’ best judgment. Planned Parenthood Arizona, led by Angela Florez, remains committed to providing abortion care up to 15 weeks of pregnancy and vows to fight against anti-abortion extremism. The organization emphasizes the importance of bodily autonomy and access to abortion care.
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