How the CA governor plans to help Arizonans with abortions [Video]

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday that he will propose emergency legislation this week in response to Arizona’s abortion ban. Here are his plans.

PHOENIX — California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is set to propose new legislation this week in response to the Arizona state legislature upholding an abortion ban that was originally passed in 1864.

Speaking on MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki from a Planned Parenthood clinic in Sacramento, Newsom said he plans to introduce emergency legislation this week that would make it easier for doctors in Arizona to become certified to perform abortions in California.

“I think, really, we need to start focusing on making the kind of progress that’s needed,” Newsom said.

Newsom said he will introduce the legislation with California’s Women’s Caucus this week and plans for it to go into effect on May 1.

Governor Newsom’s office said this legislation was inspired by a call to action from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes …