Arizona abortion: Chants of 'shame' as lawmakers spar over 1864 law - BBC News

Democrats chant 'shame!' as rivals block debate on 1864 law that bans almost all abortion rights.

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Watch: Shouts of "shame" as Arizona lawmakers spar over abortion ban

Arizona's legislature descended into cries of "shame!" as senior Republicans blocked attempts to repeal the state's 1864 law banning abortion.

Republican majority leaders on Wednesday cut off two attempts to discuss a repeal and adjourned for the week, prompting chants from Democrats.

One Republican described it as "extremist, insurrectionist" behaviour.

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