WATCH: Trump Says Arizona's Abortion Ruling Went Too Far - 'Arizona Is Going To Definitely Change'

On Wednesday, presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump voiced his opposition to the Arizona Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday that upheld an 1864 law that bans abortion in all circumstances except when the mother's life is at risk. As previously reported by the DC Enquirer, the law, which will go into effect 14 days after the ruling, mandates two to five years of prison time for anyone who assists in performing an abortion. The legislation, which was crafted before Arizona became a state in 1912, makes the Copper State one of nearly two dozen states that ban or severely restrict abortion. The ruling came just a day after Trump made it clear to voters that he wouldn't back a national abortion ban and instead leave the issue up to each state.

When reporters asked whether the Arizona Supreme Court went too far, Trump said, "Yes, they did. And that will be straightened out. As you know, it is all about state's rights, and it will be straightened out. I am sure that the governor and everyone else is going to bring it back into reason, and that will be taken care of, I think, very quickly...It's the will of the people. This is what I've been saying: it's a perfect system. So, for 52 years, people have been wanting to end Roe v. Wade to get it back to the States. We did that. It was an incredible thing, an incredible achievement. We did that, and now the states have it, and the states are putting out what they want. It's the will of the people. So Florida is probably going to change. Arizona is going to definitely change; everybody wants that to happen."

Trump was joined in opposition to the court's ruling by Senate candidate Kari Lake (R-AZ), who said in a statement that a common sense solution is required on the issue. "I am the only woman and mother in this race," she continued, referencing her Democrat opponent Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). "I understand the fear and anxiety of pregnancy, and the joy of motherhood. I wholeheartedly agree with President Trump - this is a very personal issue that should be determined by each individual state and her people. I oppose today's ruling, and I am calling on Katie Hobbs and the State Legislature to come up with an immediate common sense solution that Arizonans can support. Ultimately, Arizona voters will make the decision on the ballot come November."

Gov. Katie Hobbs has already vowed to take action, writing on X, "It is a dark day in Arizona. We are just fourteen days away from one of the most extreme abortion bans in the country. But my message to Arizona women is this: I won't rest, and I won't stop fighting until we have secured the right to abortion. That is my promise to you."

The ruling from Arizona's high court came after the Supreme Court cleared the way for abortion restrictions following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. The Arizona case came about when pro-life advocates argued that the law should revert to a 1901 ban on abortion after former Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) signed a 15-week ban in 2022. An appeals court later demanded that the 1901 and 2022 laws be "harmonized," which led to the Arizona Supreme Court's decision.

The court's decision will allow the issue to take centerstage in the Copper State given that Arizona for Abortion Access has reportedly gathered enough signatures to get a referendum on the ballot in November. According to NBC News, the group has collected 506,892 signatures and has until July 3 to submit them to the secretary of state's office.

WATCH:

President Trump asked if "Arizona went too far" after its Supreme Court ruled in favor of a near-total ban on abortion:

"Yes they did. And that will be straightened out.” pic.twitter.com/Zp7yXFMRrz

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