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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
US: Arizona sued by abortion rights advocates over restrictive laws
Photo: AP Reproductive rights advocates filed a lawsuit on Thursday aiming to overturn several abortion-related laws in the US state of Arizona, arguing that the restrictions violate the state's newly amended constitution, which protects abortion access up to the point of fetal viability. The lawsuit was brought by two Arizona abortion providers and the Arizona Medical Association. It follows the passage of a 2024 ballot measure in which voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights until fetal viability, typically around 24 to 26 weeks of pregnancy. The legal challenge targets a range of existing state laws, including those that: Ban abortions based on genetic abnormalities, Require patients to receive in-person informed consent at least 24 hours before the procedure, with an opportunity to view an ultrasound, Prohibit the mailing of abortion medication and the use of telehealth services for abortion care. 'These stigmatizing and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions violate the right to reproductive freedom established by Arizona voters last November,' said Rebecca Chan, staff attorney for the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, as quoted by the Associated Press (AP). 'Arizonans are perfectly capable of making decisions about their own reproductive futures.' According to AP, a spokesperson for the Arizona Attorney General's Office confirmed the complaint is under review and stated that current laws should align with the constitutional amendment approved by voters. Arizona was one of several states that passed measures in the 2024 general election to protect abortion rights in their constitutions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thousands Are Saving Money Using This Wall Plug elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Click Here Undo This lawsuit comes on the heels of a decision earlier this year by an Arizona judge to block the state's 15-week abortion ban, signaling a growing legal push to roll back restrictions enacted prior to the constitutional change. Conservative groups have voiced concern over the lawsuit's implications. Peter Gentala, president of the Center for Arizona Policy — a nonprofit that advocates for socially conservative policies — said the group has not yet decided whether to join the legal battle. 'Women's health is important, and this lawsuit reflects an agenda to maximize abortion in Arizona — and that comes at a cost to women's health,' Peter Gentala, president of Center for Arizona Policy was quoted as saying by the news agency AP.
23-05-2025
- Health
Reproductive rights advocates sue Arizona over laws regulating abortion
PHOENIX -- Reproductive rights advocates sued Arizona on Thursday to unravel several laws regulating abortion in the state. The lawsuit was filed by two providers in the state and the Arizona Medical Association. It comes more than six months after voters enshrined in the state constitution access to abortions up to fetal viability, which is the point at which a fetus can survive outside of the uterus. The advocates are seeking to undo laws including those that bar abortions sought based on genetic abnormalities, require informed consent in-person at least 24 hours before the procedure and offer an opportunity to view the ultrasound, and prohibit abortion medication delivered by mail and the use of tele-health for abortion care. 'These stigmatizing and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions violate the right to reproductive freedom established by Arizona voters last November, and it's time for them to go,' Rebecca Chan, staff attorney for the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, said in a statement. 'Arizonans are perfectly capable of making decisions about their own reproductive futures." The state attorney general's office is reviewing the complaint, and an agency spokesperson noted that state law should be in line with the amendment approved by voters last November. Arizona was one of a handful of states that passed ballot measures in the 2024 general election enshrining the right to abortion to their state constitutions. Earlier this year, an Arizona judge blocked the state's 15-week abortion ban. Peter Gentala, president of Center for Arizona Policy, a socially conservative nonprofit, said it is too early to determine if the organization will intervene in the lawsuit. 'Women's health is important and this lawsuit reflects an agenda to maximize abortion in Arizona and that comes at a cost to women's health,' he said.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Reproductive rights advocates sue Arizona over laws regulating abortion
PHOENIX (AP) — Reproductive rights advocates sued Arizona on Thursday to unravel several laws regulating abortion in the state. The lawsuit was filed by two providers in the state and the Arizona Medical Association. It comes more than six months after voters enshrined in the state constitution access to abortions up to fetal viability, which is the point at which a fetus can survive outside of the uterus. The advocates are seeking to undo laws including those that bar abortions sought based on genetic abnormalities, require informed consent in-person at least 24 hours before the procedure and offer an opportunity to view the ultrasound, and prohibit abortion medication delivered by mail and the use of tele-health for abortion care. 'These stigmatizing and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions violate the right to reproductive freedom established by Arizona voters last November, and it's time for them to go,' Rebecca Chan, staff attorney for the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, said in a statement. 'Arizonans are perfectly capable of making decisions about their own reproductive futures." The state attorney general's office is reviewing the complaint, and an agency spokesperson noted that state law should be in line with the amendment approved by voters last November. Arizona was one of a handful of states that passed ballot measures in the 2024 general election enshrining the right to abortion to their state constitutions. Earlier this year, an Arizona judge blocked the state's 15-week abortion ban. Peter Gentala, president of Center for Arizona Policy, a socially conservative nonprofit, said it is too early to determine if the organization will intervene in the lawsuit. 'Women's health is important and this lawsuit reflects an agenda to maximize abortion in Arizona and that comes at a cost to women's health,' he said.
San Francisco Chronicle
23-05-2025
- Health
- San Francisco Chronicle
Reproductive rights advocates sue Arizona over laws regulating abortion
PHOENIX (AP) — Reproductive rights advocates sued Arizona on Thursday to unravel several laws regulating abortion in the state. The lawsuit was filed by two providers in the state and the Arizona Medical Association. It comes more than six months after voters enshrined in the state constitution access to abortions up to fetal viability, which is the point at which a fetus can survive outside of the uterus. The advocates are seeking to undo laws including those that bar abortions sought based on genetic abnormalities, require informed consent in-person at least 24 hours before the procedure and offer an opportunity to view the ultrasound, and prohibit abortion medication delivered by mail and the use of tele-health for abortion care. 'These stigmatizing and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions violate the right to reproductive freedom established by Arizona voters last November, and it's time for them to go,' Rebecca Chan, staff attorney for the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, said in a statement. 'Arizonans are perfectly capable of making decisions about their own reproductive futures." The state attorney general's office is reviewing the complaint, and an agency spokesperson noted that state law should be in line with the amendment approved by voters last November. Arizona was one of a handful of states that passed ballot measures in the 2024 general election enshrining the right to abortion to their state constitutions. Earlier this year, an Arizona judge blocked the state's 15-week abortion ban. 'Women's health is important and this lawsuit reflects an agenda to maximize abortion in Arizona and that comes at a cost to women's health,' he said.
The Independent
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Reproductive rights advocates sue Arizona over laws regulating abortion
Reproductive rights advocates sued Arizona on Thursday to unravel several laws regulating abortion in the state. The lawsuit was filed by two providers in the state and the Arizona Medical Association. It comes more than six months after voters enshrined in the state constitution access to abortions up to fetal viability, which is the point at which a fetus can survive outside of the uterus. The advocates are seeking to undo laws including those that bar abortions sought based on genetic abnormalities, require informed consent in-person at least 24 hours before the procedure and offer an opportunity to view the ultrasound, and prohibit abortion medication delivered by mail and the use of tele-health for abortion care. 'These stigmatizing and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions violate the right to reproductive freedom established by Arizona voters last November, and it's time for them to go,' Rebecca Chan, staff attorney for the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, said in a statement. 'Arizonans are perfectly capable of making decisions about their own reproductive futures." The state attorney general's office is reviewing the complaint, and an agency spokesperson noted that state law should be in line with the amendment approved by voters last November. Arizona was one of a handful of states that passed ballot measures in the 2024 general election enshrining the right to abortion to their state constitutions. Earlier this year, an Arizona judge blocked the state's 15-week abortion ban. Peter Gentala, president of Center for Arizona Policy, a socially conservative nonprofit, said it is too early to determine if the organization will intervene in the lawsuit. 'Women's health is important and this lawsuit reflects an agenda to maximize abortion in Arizona and that comes at a cost to women's health,' he said.
