In Arizona, despite the state legislature's lack of action on modifying the 1864 near-total abortion ban, Attorney General Kris Mayes has assured that no prosecutions will occur for doctors performing abortions until the law becomes enforceable on June 8. This decision follows a recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling, and both Governor Hobbs and AG Mayes have publicly stated their opposition to prosecuting medical professionals under this law. However, despite these assurances, Arizona doctors remain hesitant to perform abortions, fearing legal repercussions once the law is in effect.
Arizona Will Not Enforce 1864 Abortion Law Until June https://t.co/DbAOGGyql0 https://t.co/Bi1n8Fn1m5
Abortions may continue until June 8, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes tells providers https://t.co/hfaVtNwIHb
NEW: "Abortions may continue until June 8, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes tells providers." (via @stephanieinnes) https://t.co/OgK0NJYK08
Arizona’s near-total abortion ban can’t be enforced before June 8, the state’s top legal officer told medical providers this week. https://t.co/FQ2gW9nfsL
AG Mayes clarifies the earliest the near-total abortion ban could take effect is June 8 https://t.co/OTFwHcK4Ml
Inbox: Attorney General Kris Mayes clarifies that the Arizona Supreme Court ruling on abortion goes into effect on June 8 if there is no change in state policy before then.
Despite Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes' promise to not prosecute doctors for violating the state's soon-enforceable 1864 near-total abortion ban, Arizona doctors are reluctant to break the law and perform illegal abortions. https://t.co/757zGBuoEC
.@AZAGMayes and @GovernorHobbs say doctors won't be prosecuted for performing abortions on their watch, no matter what the law says. Abortion providers say it doesn't matter, they still won't break the law, from @jboehm_NEWS. https://t.co/Ghle4iBl2X
“Meanwhile: The Arizona legislature went into, and then out of, session today and declined to do anything about the abortion law.” https://t.co/TYsmfwMOsv