abortion banhistorical healthcare power dynamicsimmigrant concernsArizona's 1864 abortion ban, fueled by power struggles between male physicians and midwives and xenophobia, is ruled enforceable, demonstrating the historical complexities behind abortion laws.
In 1864, Arizona enacted a near-total abortion ban largely due to the power struggles between male physicians seeking to control healthcare over midwives and concerns over immigrant birth rates. This ruling by Arizona's Supreme Court to make the ban enforceable highlights ongoing legal and social debates surrounding reproductive rights.