desean taylor is also working nonstop.g-gyn and the owner of the desert star institute for family planning. do bans like this one really stop abortions from happening? >> bans don't stop abortions. my biggest concern is the criminalization piece. >> reporter: her clinic is smaller, but no less important. especially since she's one of the few black providers in the state. despite her convictions, she says she has to abide by the laws. she can't risk going to prison. >> i feel that i just want to be real about my intention to stay free. black women physicians are 2% of the physician work force here in the united states. so, my existence matters. they come here because i'm here. and i don't take that for granted. >> reporter: arizona's democratic attorney general kris mayes says she won't enforce the 1864 law, but she acknowledges she can't stop local prosecutors from doing so. >> i would urge arizonans are pregnant to make a plan. and i can't believe i'm having to say that. start thinking about california and nevada and new