Arizona’s State Legislature is divided over repealing a 1864 abortion ban. The State House Republicans blocked a repeal effort, while some State Senate Republicans joined Democrats to introduce a repeal bill. The House leadership remains firm despite pressure, setting the stage for a contentious debate. The ban’s potential repeal has sparked intense political maneuvering and public outcry from both anti-abortion and abortion rights advocates. Despite the ban being upheld by the State Supreme Court, the battle over its future continues.