A federal judge barred enforcement of a so-called “personhood” law in Arizona that classifies fetuses, embryos, and fertilized eggs as ‘people’ starting at the point of conception.
A federal judge on Monday barred enforcement of a so-called “personhood” law in Arizona that advocacy groups warned would be used to criminalize abortion across the state.
“The vague provision placed both providers and pregnant people at risk of arbitrary prosecution,” the group said. “Amid the uncertainty surrounding the interpretation and application of the personhood law, Arizona abortion clinics in the state have suspended abortion services. Arizona’s personhood law is one of several conflicting laws on the books, including a pre-Judge Douglas Rayes of the U.S.
“Arizona’s personhood provision was crafted recklessly by extremist lawmakers in their harmful quest to eradicate abortion access in the state,” said López. “Over 80% of Arizona voters want abortion to remain legal — and we’ll continue to fight for that freedom.”
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