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PHOENIX — Two doctors who perform abortions and Planned Parenthood Arizona filed suit Tuesday to get a court to declare that the state's 15-week limit on abortions is unconstitutional and unenforceable. They say the ban, set by the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature in 2022, is unconstitutional under the terms of Proposition 139, which was approved last month by 61% of Arizona voters. Prop. 139, a constitutional amendment, bars the state from adopting or enforcing any laws that deny, restrict or interfere with a fundamental right of abortion prior to fetal viability. Viability is considered somewhere between 22 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. The proposition has an exception allowing state intervention in cases of a "compelling state interest.'' But Attorneys for the doctors, Eric Reuss and Paul Isaacson, and Planned Parenthood argue that has a two part-test. First, they said any regulations or laws would have to be adopted for the limited purpose of "improving or maintaining the health of an individual seeking abortion care.'' And, second, under Prop. 139, any regulations or laws can "not infringe on that individual's autonomous decision making.'' A prohibition on abortions beyond 15 weeks, they said, clearly does not meet that standard. "The ban deprives plaintiffs' patients of their fundamental right to abortion under the Arizona Constitution, causing them to suffer significant constitutional, physical, psychological, and other harms,'' the lawsuit states. Proposition 139 itself does not automatically void the 15-week law and the penalties against performing abortions beyond 15 weeks. Both Planned Parenthood and Isaacson have said they will not resume providing abortions beyond that point until there is a clear ruling. A sign held during an abortion-rights protest in downtown Tucson in April 2024. Now the question is who, if anyone, will defend the law. Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes already stipulated that her office agrees the 15-week ban is unconstitutional under Proposition 139. That is crucial as the legal papers name the state of Arizona as a defendant, and it is Mayes' job to defend challenges to Arizona law. That written stipulation also said her office won't take action against any individual accused of violating the 15-week law while the case is being litigated. Even if there is a ruling allowing the 15-week law to remain in effect, Mayes said she won't pursue charges for at least 30 days, to allow for appeals. But that doesn't mean there will be no challenges to the litigation. Arizona law specifically allows the Legislature to intervene any time there is a challenge to the legality of a state statute. "We will pursue every legal option available to protect the sanctity of life and the health of the mother and the baby,'' said Senate President Warren Petersen, a Gilbert Republican. But, when questioned about whether that means defending the law, Petersen would say only that he is "looking into every option right now.'' Questions to Cathi Herrod, president of the anti-abortion Center for Arizona Policy, yielded a similar response. "No decision has been made on any attempt to intervene in the lawsuit,'' she said. "That will take further analysis and consideration.'' But Herrod, who is an attorney, already is sketching out reasons she contends banning abortions beyond 15 weeks fits within the definition of "compelling state interest.'' "An abortion after 15 weeks increases the risk of a woman having significant complications, including infection, heavy bleeding, and injury to the uterus,'' she said. The lawyers suing to void the 15-week law, however, seek to frame the issue in a different way: the right of Arizonans to make "one of the most personal intimate decisions a person can make about their body, their health, and their life.'' That, by itself, may not be enough to convince a court to preemptively block enforcement of the 15-week law. So the attorneys are arguing that the plaintiffs, all of whom perform abortions, have a legitimate right to contest the ban. The law spells out that any doctor who intentionally or knowingly violates the 15-week ban is guilty of a Class 6 felony, which carries a presumptive sentence of one year in state prison. Criminal liability aside, state law also allows the Arizona Medical Board to conduct independent investigations to determine if a physician has engaged in "unprofessional conduct,'' something that includes violating any federal or state law and, specifically, committing a felony. The board then has the power to suspend or revoke a doctor's license and impose penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. "The ban penalizes health care providers who assist their patients ... forcing them to stop providing the critical care their patients seek in accordance with their best medical judgment under the threat of criminal prosecution, severe civil sanctions, and revocation of their medical licenses,'' the lawsuit says. The plaintiffs, in prepared statements, detailed their reasons for filing suit. "I believe that health care decisions should be made in the exam room, between a patient and their doctor, not dictated by political agendas,'' said Isaacson. "... The 15-week ban forces us to withhold essential care from patients, even when their health or future is at risk.'' Dr. Jill Gibson, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood Arizona, said she has first-hand knowledge of how abortion bans and restrictions "force people to carry forced pregnancies, seek to self-manage their abortion when they would have preferred to access care within the health care system, or bear the financial burden of traveling hundreds or thousands of miles for care.'' Nothing in the new lawsuit, however, deals with the post-Prop. 139 legality of a host of other state laws and restrictions on abortion that also remain on the books. Some of these are procedural, such as a 24-hour waiting period after a woman is examined and informed about the procedure before a pregnancy can be terminated. There also are requirements for an ultrasound and for state licensing of abortion clinics. There are other bans, as well. One bars a doctor from terminating a pregnancy if he or she knows that the woman is seeking the procedure "solely because of a genetic abnormality of the child.'' Another bars abortions sought "based on the sex or race of the child or the race of a parent of that child.'' Arizona also has a separate statute requiring the consent of a parent or a court for a minor to get an abortion. Mayes has said there is no clear answer to whether that will survive after Proposition 139 takes effect, saying that "probably will be litigated.'' Howard Fischer is a veteran journalist who has been reporting since 1970 and covering state politics and the Legislature since 1982. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, Bluesky , and Threads at @azcapmedia or email azcapmedia@gmail.com . Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! 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To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda empowers over 500 SMEs in S’EastBy Funsho Arogundade I f there is one appointment by President Bola Tinubu —in his 18 month-old administration— that has been greeted with a wide applause, it’s that of the quintessential sports magnate, Chief Bukola Olawale Olopade. Olopade was appointed the Director General of the newly revived National Sports Commission (NSC). With an impressive career that spans sports administration, marketing, and event management, Olopade’s appointment is seen as a game-changer for Nigerian sports, bringing a wealth of experience and vision to a sector that is ready for transformation. The Abeokuta, Ogun State-born Sports guru is a vastly experienced sports administrator that has been pragmatic and resilient over the years towards results and achievements. He is not only an internationally-acclaimed expert in sports management and business, his experience in the administration of various youth-related endeavours is also fitting for the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the area of raising the country’s employment initiative. His journey in sports cuts across both public and private sectors. Olopade’s magic wand was spotted by former Governor Gbenga Daniel who appointed him as a Special Adviser and promptly gave him the task to turn around the fortunes of the sporting sector in Ogun state. It was during this tenure that he became intimately involved in the intricate world of sports administration. His subsequent appointment as Commissioner for Youth and Sports marked a pivotal moment in Olopade’s career as this allowed him to spearhead initiatives such as hosting the Gateway Games 2006, which is Nigeria’s biennial Sports festival. That edition, which was the first since its inception in 1973 to declare a profit, served as a profound realisation of the untapped potential within the realm of sports for socio economic impact. The Egba High Chief then moved on to bigger things with his Nilayo Sports Management Company becoming one of the most sought-after in the country. The company is the brain behind the success story of the Lagos International Marathon and other international races in the country. Many were of the belief that the President got it right with the combination of Shehu Dikko as Chairman and Olopade as the DG of Nigeria’s new apex sports governing body. With Dikko and Olopade —two of the country’s brightest brains in sports business— now saddled with the renewed task to rebrand Nigerian Sports, there is no gainsaying that the duo will chart and execute a formidable pathway for success in our sports. Already, a winner of The Sun Sports Personality of the Year Award, will be combining his role as NSC boss with that of Chairman of the Local Organising Committee of the National Sports Festival holding in Ogun State in January 2025.
Seniors struggle to make close friendships in new communityKATIE Price has shown the love of the stage runs in the family as she welcomed son Harvey Price on stage with her at her pantomime show. Katie Price, who is currently starring as a wicked step-sister in a pantomime production of Cinderella, shared a clip of Harvey dancing on stage next to her on social media. 5 Katie Price was joined on stage by son Harvey Price during one of her Cinderella performances Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 5 Katie Price has a close bond with her eldest son Harvey, who is now 22 years old Credit: katie-pricey/Snapchat The clip, shared to Instagram Stories, was captioned by proud mum Katie as she wrote: "I just love my @officialharveyprice". The clip, originally filmed by a fan in the audience, shows Katie alongside her co-star Kerry Katona as the pantomime performed their final number. Harvey, who has several health conditions including Prader-Willi syndrome, danced alongside his mum to Wizzard's Christmas hit 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday'. The video comes as it's been revealed that Katie will be raking in £50,000 for her performances in the pantomime at Northwich Memorial Court in Cheshire. More on Katie Price CRYPTIC KATIE Katie Price shares cryptic post about ‘trust' after JJ Slater split rumours salon date Katie Price reunites with JJ Slater to get Botox amid split rumours An insider recently told us: "Katie knows her worth and she won't take a penny less. Despite everything she's a shrewd negotiator and her name still has some pull when it comes to booking gigs. "The panto organisers are thrilled with the response to Katie and Kerry being in the show so far and in their eyes it's money well spent." With Katie and her pal Kerry Katona confirmed for the panto shows, the theatre show broke box office records for ticket sales when they went on sale in September. A statement on the official Instagram for the theatre read: "Since our casting news broke earlier this evening, we have sold the highest number of tickets that we’ve ever sold in a single day during our last 14 years in Northwich!" Most read in Celebrity 999 DRAMA Blaze engulfs Scots shop as fire crews scramble to scene and flats evacuated VAX HORROR Striken Scots 'gaslit' by health bosses after complications from Covid vaccine 'SAD NEWS' 'Genuinely gutted' cry locals as popular Scots eatery announces sudden closure PARKING MAD AA reveals Scots shopping centre one of the worst in the UK for parking charges In March, the former glamour model was declared bankrupt for a second time over an unpaid tax bill of £761,994.05. Katie Price reveals heartbreaking way son Harvey deals with fame as she reveals he can’t go anywhere without being recognised Mum-of-five Katie was declared bankrupt in 2019, after it was revealed that she owed £3.2 million to creditors, as well as HMRC, her mortgage company and various small businesses. Katie was also served an eviction notice from her Mucky Mansion following her second bankruptcy. The demand for payment was made by HMRC last October. Katie was due to give evidence about her finances at the High Court but failed to turn up - holidaying in Cyprus with her new man JJ Slater instead. Her Mucky Mansion was a bomb site for years after it was burgled, flooded and swamped by an overflowing septic tank. She finally moved out at the end of May and is now renting a four-bed mansion in Sussex. 5 Harvey has several conditions including Prader-Willi syndrome Credit: Instagram 5 Katie Price is said to be earning £50,000 for being involved in the Cinderella pantomime Credit: Instagram/katieprice 5 Katie Price has been starring as a wicked step-sister alongside close pal Kerry Katona Credit: instagram
Aaon CEO Gary Fields sells $1.7 million in stockA first-half header from Kim Min-jae guided Bayern Munich to a 1-0 home win over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, damaging the French side’s hopes of progressing in the Champions League. The centre-back scored after an error from PSG goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, starting ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma, who spilled the ball into Kim’s path. The South Korean’s effort was enough to decide the rematch of the 2020 Champions League final — won by Bayern by the same scoreline — and all but extinguishes PSG’s hopes of a top-eight finish and avoiding the playoff round. Ousmane Dembele picked up a second yellow for an unnecessary challenge with half an hour remaining, with Bayern successfully shutting up shop as a result. “It was an extremely intense game,” Leon Goretzka said to Amazon Prime. “You could see in the starting XI they were going to try and hold onto the ball and to test us with their pressing -– and we pushed to the end and it’s nice we could be rewarded.” With just three games remaining, even making the knockouts is not a given for the French champions, who are in 26th spot — two outside the playoff placings. PSG host Manchester City in January along with facing tricky away trips to Red Bull Salzburg and Stuttgart. Bayern’s top-eight hopes look rosier after the win, which extended their run of clean sheets to seven straight games in all competitions. Bayern now sit 11th and take on relative European minnows Shakhtar Donetsk, Feyenoord and Slovan Bratislava in their remaining games. – Enrique’s ‘choices’ – Both sides came into the game unbeaten and six points clear in their domestic leagues but in dire need of points in Europe. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany opted for the speed of Leroy Sane over the creativity of France winger Michael Olise up front. Related News UCL: Arsenal thrash Sporting 5-1 in Lisbon masterclass Chukwueze set for first UCL start Bundesliga: Kane's hat-trick sends Bayern eight points clear PSG boss Luis Enrique made five changes to his side but most notable was his decision to stick with goalkeeper Safonov, rather than Donnarumma, who had played all but one Champions League game this season. Luis Enrique defended his call before the game, telling reporters: “I make my choices based on what I see on the pitch and what’s best for the team.” The decision appeared to pay off early, with Safonov responsible for good saves from Jamal Musiala and Sane inside the opening 12 minutes. Kingsley Coman, the PSG academy product who scored the only goal in the 2020 final, almost broke the deadlock shortly afterwards, dribbling through five defenders and blasting just wide. After PSG had a few opportunities of their own, including Joao Neves’ long-range effort whistling past the goalpost on 33 minutes, the Russian goalkeeper made a mistake which led directly to the opener. Joshua Kimmich swung in a corner on the 38-minute mark which Safonov spilled. And Kim took advantage to power a header into the net for the first Champions League goal of his career. Bayern were happy to let the game come to them in the second half but Dembele’s second yellow — his first had come for dissent — took the steam out of PSG’s hopes of a comeback. AFP
