Tonight on The Last Word: The Arizona Supreme Court rules a near-total abortion ban from 1864 is enforceable. Also, a judge denies Donald Trump’s efforts to stop his criminal trial. And Sen. Chuck Schumer calls on Speaker Johnson to bring the Ukraine aid bill for a vote. Governor Katie Hobbs, Alexis McGill Johnson, Harry Litman, Professor Jack Rakove, and Rep. Eric Swalwell join Lawrence O’Donnell.

Lawrence: Arizona’s abortion ban is exactly what Trump wanted

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Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion ban

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Lawrence: Arizona’s abortion ban is exactly what Trump wanted

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