This blog originally appeared at THE WASHINGTON POST.
Arizona House votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban. Three GOP members defected to side with Democrats in the vote. Arizona’s governor pledges to sign if approved by the Senate.
On Wednesday, the Arizona House made a significant move by voting to repeal a long-standing ban on almost all abortions, dating back to the Civil War era, with a potential effective date as early as June 8. The legislation is now on its way to the state Senate, where it could receive final approval as soon as next week.
Originally enacted in 1864, the abortion law briefly regained relevance after the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 but was swiftly halted by judicial intervention. However, on April 9, the state’s highest court revived the law, sparking nationwide controversy and causing considerable political concern among Republicans. Many fear that the reinstated ban may negatively impact their electoral prospects this year, including in the upcoming presidential race.
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