After Arizona’s Supreme Court revived a Civil War-era law that bans virtually all abortions, state lawmakers passed a bill to repeal it. If the State Legislature does not block it, the law will soon go into effect.

THURSDAY, MAY 2
PROGRAM # 10362 12:00 PM PT

On Abortion Bans and Other News.

After Arizona’s Supreme Court revived a Civil War-era law that bans virtually all abortions, state lawmakers passed a bill to repeal it. If the State Legislature does not block it, the law will soon go into effect. Analysts examine the political ramifications of this debate in a battleground state. Also, the six-week abortion ban took effect in Florida. And the US Supreme Court heard arguments on major cases, including Trump’s absolute immunity claims, Idaho’s strict abortion ban, and criminalizing homelessness. A reporter gives an overview.

Guests: José López Zamorano, Contributing Reporter, Washington, DC; Yolanda Bejarano, State Chair, Arizona Democratic Party, Phoenix, AZ; Maritza Felix, Journalist, Writer and Founder, Conecta Arizona, Phoenix, AZ; Gina Arias, Campaign Director, Maternal Mental Health, MomsRising, Boca Ratón, FL.

Photo: Fibonacci Blue via Flickr

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