The fallout of Arizona’s new restrictive abortion law

Governor Doug Ducey has signed a controversial abortion bill into
law. The new law, which won’t take effect until the fall, outlaws
abortions after 15 weeks – with no exceptions for rape or incest.
Those who oppose abortion rights Pro-life advocates are hailing the
new law as a huge success in the fight to protect the unborn. But
those who support abortion rights describe it as heavy-handed
government intrusion into personal medical decisions … as well as
deepening racial disparities in health care access. By enacting one
of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation, Arizona joins
other Republican-led states chipping away at Roe v. Wade, the
Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion rights, that is
currently expected to be reined in by the high court this term.
This week on The Gaggle, hosts Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Ron
Hansen are joined by Arizona Republic politics reporter Stacey
Barchenger. Together they break down what Arizona’s upcoming
abortion law does and what it does not do, how this plays into the
agenda for Ducey and Republicans nationally. Learn more about your
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