The Arizona Senate on Wednesday (May 1) cleared the way for the repeal of the archaic six-week abortion ban that holds no exceptions for rape or incest. After being passed in the Arizona Senate with an absolute majority of 16–14 votes, the bid to overturn the stringent abortion ban that allows no exception is expected to be quickly signed by Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat.

Arizona abortion ban overturn bid crosses another hurdle; Senate approves repeal in 16-14 vote

Arizona lawmakers on Wednesday (Apr 24) voted on a critical bill seeking to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion that was slated to go into effect next month. In a 32-28 vote, Arizona's House of Representatives have voted 'yes' to the repeal.

Arizona abortion ban: Lawmakers vote 'yes' to repeal 160-year old near-complete abortion ban

The Arizona Supreme Court's April 9 decision to uphold a near-total abortion ban from the 19th century has led to days of national debate, and multiple attempts to overturn the ban.

Arizona Republicans thwart attempt to repeal archaic 160-year-old abortion ban once again

Arizona on Wednesday (Apr 10) snubbed discussions on a proposal to repeal the state's newly revived near-total abortion ban. Shame! Shame! CBS News reports that the Arizona legislature echoed with calls of "Shame!

'Shame! Shame!': Arizona Republicans shut down attempts to repeal abortion ban

Former United States president Donald Trump, on Monday (Apr 8) said that he believes that the decision regarding abortion rights should be left up to the US states, but did not mention his position on a national abortion ban.

Donald Trump says US states should decide abortion law, dodges stand on national ban

Roe vs Wade Overturned: Celebrities who came out with their abortion stories

Actress Busy Phillipps was arrested in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., while she was protesting for abortion rights. In the wake of the Roe v. Wade reversal that was announced on June 24, protesters from across the nation have taken to the roads to protest the overturning of a nearly 50-year-old law that guaranteed legal rights for abortion.

Actress Busy Philipps arrested while protesting against Roe v. Wade's reversal

On Friday, the US Supreme Court shockingly overturned Roe v. Wade ruling, which would end the constitutional right to abortion across the country. "The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled, and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives," the court said.

Roe vs Wade Overturned: Celebrities call it a 'devastating news' as Supreme Court ends abortion rights

On Thursday, the Oklahoma state legislature passed a bill that lays a ban on abortions after approximately six weeks of pregnancy. The bill was passed in the Oklahoma House by a large majority, and even as it includes exceptions for medical emergencies, it has no provisions for cases involving rape and incest.

First Texas, now Oklahoma: Republican-led state passes law banning abortion after 6 weeks

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on Tuesday signed a bill that makes it illegal to perform an abortion in the state except in medical emergencies, penalising those who do with up to $100,000 in fines and 10 years in prison.

Oklahoma governor signs abortion ban

On a windy Tuesday morning, the parking lot outside a small brick building on the Southside of Oklahoma City was filling up fast. The first to arrive, a red truck shortly before 8 a.

With abortion largely banned in Texas, an Oklahoma clinic is inundated

A new law that bans most abortions has come into force in Texas, US. This comes as the conservative leading Supreme Court failed to respond to an urgent request to block it.

Near-total abortion ban comes into effect in Texas

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