Abortions

Women in Arizona won't be denied access to abortion, at least up to the first 15 weeks of pregnancy, because an 1864 abortion law outlawing it won't get a chance to be reinstated. Four Democratic lawmakers want a legal opinion on when women in Arizona can legally get an abortion after the 15th week of pregnancy and when doctors can perform them without risking going to prison.

By Howard FischerCapitol Media ServicesPHOENIX -- State senators voted Wednesday to make abortions illegal if the woman is seeking to terminate the…