In response to the revival of a law dating back to 1864 that virtually bans abortion in Arizona, US President Joe Biden expressed grave concern on Tuesday. He highlighted that millions of Arizonans would soon be subject to an even more stringent and perilous abortion ban. Biden attributed this development to what he characterized as the “extreme agenda” of Republican elected officials.
“This ruling reflects the extreme agenda of Republican elected officials who are determined to strip away women’s freedom,” Biden remarked in a statement released on Tuesday.
The President’s statement underscores the deep-seated division and contentiousness surrounding reproductive rights issues in the United States. The decision by Arizona’s top court to revive the long-standing law has reignited debates and drawn stark criticism from advocates of women’s rights and reproductive health. Biden’s remarks signal his administration’s commitment to safeguarding women’s reproductive freedoms and his opposition to measures that restrict access to abortion services.
