The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a 1864 law banning nearly all abortions, without exceptions for rape or incest.

This decision aligns with the shift in federal judiciary after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, enabling states to implement such bans.

Arizona's Democratic attorney general has expressed opposition to the law, indicating she will not enforce it.

Planned Parenthood Arizona will continue to offer abortion services temporarily under a 2022 court order.

The ruling has been denounced by President Biden and Vice President Harris, and has drawn bipartisan criticism from Arizona Senate candidates.

Abortion rights advocates in Arizona have initiated efforts to place a constitutional amendment for abortion access on the November ballot.

The ruling contributes to an escalating national debate on abortion rights and may influence the 2024 elections.