An Arizona Court of Appeals three-judge panel has granted an emergency stay on the current state law—a near-total abortion ban that was enacted when Pima County Superior Court Judge Kellie Johnson's ruling on Friday, Sept. 23. Details
According to a decision by the Arizona Court of Appeals, abortions can resume in the state for now.
The order, which allows abortions to resume temporarily, was written by Presiding Judge Peter J. Eckerstrom who said Planned Parenthood and its Arizona affiliate had shown they are likely to prevail on an appeal of a decision by the judge in Tucson to allow enforcement of the old law. “Arizona courts have a responsibility to attempt to harmonize all of this state’s relevant statutes,” Eckerstrom wrote, mirroring arguments made by attorneys for Planned Parenthood.
“Our office understands this is an emotional issue, and we will carefully review the court’s ruling before determining the next step,” said Brittni Thomason, spokesperson for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.
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