(ANSA) - WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 24 - The White House condemned as "catastrophic" the decision of a judge in Arizona to reestablish an abortion ban in 1864. It is a "dangerous decision and will bring Arizona women back more than one century, at a time when Arizona was not even a state, "reads a note from the spokesman for the Biden administration, Karine Jean-Pierre.
The measure prohibits the termination of pregnancy after the 15th week, even in the case of rape or incest, and provides for up to five years in prison for those who help a woman to have an abortion.
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