Arizona Republican Leaders Block Attempt to Repeal Abortion Ban

The Arizona Legislature devolved into shouts of “Shame! Shame!” on Wednesday as Republican lawmakers quickly shut down discussion on a proposed repeal of the state’s newly revived 1864 law that criminalizes abortion throughout pregnancy unless a woman’s life is at risk.

The state Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for enforcement of the pre-statehood law.

Arizona abortion providers vowed Wednesday to continue service until they’re forced to stop, possibly within weeks, and state Attorney General Kris Mayes said she “will not prosecute anyone under this draconian law.”

Read the source article at CBS News