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Arizona Revives 1800s Abortion Law, Threatening Civil Rights

8/12/2025

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Arizona has dusted off an archaic 1800s law that bans almost all abortions, igniting fears of 'zombie laws' that could also jeopardize LGBTQ+ rights. With the U.S. Supreme Court hinting at revisiting pivotal rulings like Obergefell v. Hodges and Lawrence v. Texas, the future of civil rights hangs in a precarious balance.

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Arizona has dusted off an archaic 1800s law that bans almost all abortions, igniting fears of 'zombie laws' that could also jeopardize LGBTQ+ rights. With the U.S. Supreme Court hinting at revisiting pivotal rulings like Obergefell v. Hodges and Lawrence v. Texas, the future of civil rights hangs in a precarious balance.