Abortion https://www.azpm.org/tags/abortion Abortion en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:40:09 GMT Despite state bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in the U.S. holds steady https://www.azpm.org/health-medicine/2026-03-24/229011-despite-state-bans-and-restrictions-the-number-of-abortions-in-the-us-holds-steady The Guttmacher Institute has a new analysis on how many abortions happened in 2025. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:40:09 GMT https://www.azpm.org/health-medicine/2026-03-24/229011-despite-state-bans-and-restrictions-the-number-of-abortions-in-the-us-holds-steady Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR Health Policy Correspondent Arizona’s reproductive rights reckoning: A year of historic change https://www.azpm.org/abortion/2025-06-26/225297-arizonas-reproductive-rights-reckoning-a-year-of-historic-change AZPM News investigates Arizona’s shifting abortion laws, their impact on communities, and the political and legal battles shaping access to care. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:52:46 GMT https://www.azpm.org/abortion/2025-06-26/225297-arizonas-reproductive-rights-reckoning-a-year-of-historic-change Paola Rodriguez, Christopher Conover, Steve Jess, Zac Ziegler, and Maggie Farmer Reproductive rights advocates sue Arizona over laws regulating abortion https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-05-23/224935-reproductive-rights-advocates-sue-arizona-over-laws-regulating-abortion The lawsuit was filed by two providers in the state and the Arizona Medical Association. Fri, 23 May 2025 17:43:29 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-05-23/224935-reproductive-rights-advocates-sue-arizona-over-laws-regulating-abortion Associated Press AZ Supreme Court rules "unborn human being" can be used in voter pamphlets when citing law https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-03/224319-az-supreme-court-rules-unborn-human-being-can-be-used-in-voter-pamphlets-when-citing-law The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that "unborn human being" can be used in voter pamphlets when quoting the law, despite concerns over partisan implications. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:59:14 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-04-03/224319-az-supreme-court-rules-unborn-human-being-can-be-used-in-voter-pamphlets-when-citing-law Paola Rodriguez Arizona's 15-week abortion ban ruled unenforceable https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-03-05/223922-arizonas-15-week-abortion-ban-ruled-unenforceable The ruling comes as conservative lawmakers look toward other paths to restrict abortion. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:52:53 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-03-05/223922-arizonas-15-week-abortion-ban-ruled-unenforceable Paola Rodriguez Former head of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards has died https://www.azpm.org/npr-news/2025-01-20/223365-former-head-of-planned-parenthood-cecile-richards-has-died In a statement, her family confirmed her death, saying she passed away at home, "surrounded by family and her ever-loyal dog, Ollie." Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:14:51 GMT https://www.azpm.org/npr-news/2025-01-20/223365-former-head-of-planned-parenthood-cecile-richards-has-died Sarah McCammon | NPR Correspondent, Washington Desk Mayes joins 24 states to challenge Idaho's abortion ban https://www.azpm.org/news/2024-10-23/222309-mayes-joins-24-states-to-challenge-idahos-abortion-ban Idaho's abortion ban faces legal challenge as Mayes joins 24 states to uphold protections for emergency care. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:34:13 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2024-10-23/222309-mayes-joins-24-states-to-challenge-idahos-abortion-ban Paola Rodriguez Poll shows most Hispanic Americans support abortion access https://www.azpm.org/news/2024-09-23/221900-poll-shows-most-hispanic-americans-support-abortion-access A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that a solid majority of this diverse population — believe abortion should be legal in most or all cases. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:10:21 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2024-09-23/221900-poll-shows-most-hispanic-americans-support-abortion-access Associated Press AZ doctors can perform later-term abortions in emergencies, AG says https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2024-06-27/220793-az-doctors-can-perform-later-term-abortions-in-emergencies-ag-says Mayes clarified the exceptions to Arizona law in an opinion released Thursday. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:41:03 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2024-06-27/220793-az-doctors-can-perform-later-term-abortions-in-emergencies-ag-says Katherine Davis-Young, KJZZ With 1864 abortion ban repealed, Arizona doctors don’t need emergency licenses in California and none have signed up https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2024-06-19/220692-with-1864-abortion-ban-repealed-arizona-doctors-dont-need-emergency-licenses-in-california-and-none-have-signed-up Arizona abortion providers and abortion rights advocates voiced appreciation for the neighborly gesture. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:12:11 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2024-06-19/220692-with-1864-abortion-ban-repealed-arizona-doctors-dont-need-emergency-licenses-in-california-and-none-have-signed-up Morgan Kubasko, Cronkite News