Arizona Supreme Court's abortion ruling sparks fear, uncertainty
Efforts in the Arizona State Legislature to repeal the newly-revived 1864 law were shut down by Republicans.
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Efforts in the Arizona State Legislature to repeal the newly-revived 1864 law were shut down by Republicans.
Following the Arizona Supreme Court ruling Tuesday that clears the way to reinstate an 1864 law that would ban nearly all abortions, some local healthcare providers are worried about what could happen. Janet Shamlian has more.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene continues questioning House Speaker Mike Johnson's fitness for the job. Could Johnson's upcoming meeting with former President Donald Trump end the efforts to oust him? Longtime national political correspondent Olivier Knox and Semafor political reporter Kadia Goba join "America Decides" to discuss.
President Biden's reelection campaign launched a seven-figure ad buy in Arizona focused on abortion rights. The battleground state is grappling with the fallout of the state's Supreme Court upholding a near-total ban from 1864. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Tuesday's Arizona Supreme Court decision said officials may enforce an 1864 law criminalizing all abortions except when a woman's life is at stake.
The fight over a newly revived 1864 Arizona law criminalizing abortion throughout pregnancy unless a woman's life is at risk has engulfed the state's lawmakers.
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday called on lawmakers to repeal a near-total abortion ban from 1864 after the state's Supreme Court ruled it could be enforced. Elizabeth Campbell, Shawna Mizelle, Molly Ball and Deepa Shivaram join to discuss the latest.
The Arizona Supreme Court reinstated an abortion law from the 1860s that is a near-total ban. There is no exception for rape or incest, the law says, but is an exception to save the life of the mother.
In a 4-2 decision, the Arizona Supreme Court struck down the state’s current 15-week ban on abortion and reinstated a law from 1864, nearly 50 years before Arizona became a state. The law bans nearly all abortions in Arizona with no exceptions for rape or incest.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs discusses the Arizona Supreme Court reinstating an abortion law from 1864. The law severely restricts abortion rights in the state as it faces a near-total ban.
The Arizona court ruling clears the way for a near-total ban on abortions in the state.
The Arizona Supreme Court's decision upholding a law from 1864 that bans abortion with barely any exceptions has led to confusion about when the law will take effect and how it will be enforced. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
Arizona's Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld an abortion law from 1864 that would criminalize the procedure with barely any exceptions. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the present consequences. Then, New York Times national reporter Kate Zernike joins to discuss.
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that a century-old abortion ban may be enforced. The 1864 ban has an exception to save the life of the mother but none in cases of rape or incest. Scott Fredericksen, a defense attorney, joins CBS News with more details on the ruling.
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a Civil War-era abortion ban that does not provide exceptions for rape and incest can be enforced. That ban will supersede a 15-week abortion ban that was signed into law in 2022. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled an abortion ban from 1864 can be enforced. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and Daniella Diaz, Politico congressional correspondent, join "America Decides" to examine how the decision could impact the 2024 U.S. elections.
Former President Donald Trump said in a campaign video that each state should decide its abortion laws. He still has not said whether he would support a proposed national ban.
Former President Trump said in a statement Monday he was proud of his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, but stopped short of supporting a full nationwide ban on abortion. But some of the former president's supporters, and also President Biden, believe Trump would sign such a ban if it made its way to his desk during a second term. Weijia Jiang reports.
Former President Donald Trump took credit on Monday for ending the constitutional right to abortion but said the issue is now up to the states. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Former President Donald Trump said he believes it should be up to the individual states to decide laws regarding abortion. Previously, Trump had discussed the idea of a 15-week federal ban. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Former President Donald Trump on Monday said abortion rights should be left to the states. Some Republicans are pushing back against the stance. CBS News campaign reporters Shawna Mizelle and Jake Rosen join with analysis.
Dr. Kristin Lyerly became the first Democratic candidate in Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, held by the departing Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher.
Organizers in Arizona say they have enough signatures to add an abortion rights measure to the state's November ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment would enshrine the right to abortion in Arizona's constitution. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
Chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa breaks down how the abortion rulings in Florida could impact the general election in November in the Sunshine State and others.
A new Wall Street Journal poll shows former President Donald Trump leading President Biden in several key battleground states. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for Cook Political Report, join "America Decides" to break down the numbers.