Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says the state’s near-total abortion ban won’t go into effect until at least June 8.
Last week, the state Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows for the enforcement of a near-total ban on abortion. It was delayed for two weeks while all parties cleared up lingering legal issues.
However, an earlier Superior Court order from a separate abortion case set a 45-day delay for enforcement.
Update: The earliest the outrageous 1864 near-total abortion ban could take effect is June 8. In the meantime, my office is analyzing a legal strategy to fight back and planning for what will happen if we are unsuccessful. Lives are on the line here. pic.twitter.com/CCHEqKoMTx
— AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes (@AZAGMayes) April 16, 2024
The conflicting guidance led to confusion about when the new law would actually be reinstated.
Mayes provided some guidance in a video posted to the social media site formerly known as Twitter Tuesday. She said that doctors could continue to provide abortions under the current 15-week law until at least June 8.
The Democrat has been outspoken about her opposition to the near-total abortion ban. She says her office continues to work to find a legal strategy to keep the law from taking effect as well as what happens if they are unsuccessful.