Kari Lake says 'unfortunately' Arizona isn't enforcing 1864 abortion ban, flipping again


by Drudge Report

Drudge Report— Arizona GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake said in an interview with an Idaho media outlet that "unfortunately," her state's near-total abortion ban dating from 1864 is not being enforced, flipping back on comments she made against the law earlier this month, when she called state legislators asking them to repeal it. In an interview with the Idaho Dispatch on Saturday, Lake described the recent court decision upholding the 1864 law: “The Arizona Supreme Court said this is the law of Arizona. But...

Honolulu Star-Advertiser—Arizona Senate repeals 1864 abortion ban. The Arizona Senate voted today to repeal the state’s 1864 ban on abortion that could have gone into effect within weeks if not struck down.

The Independent—Arizona legislature votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban. Repeal expected to be signed by governor won’t go into effect until 90 days after end of current legislative session

BBC News—Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban. Two Republicans join Democrats to repeal law brought back to life by state's supreme court.