Hobbs tells county attorneys she’s on legally solid ground related to abortion
Gov. Katie Hobbs told 12 county attorneys late Friday she is on legally solid ground in rejecting their request that she rescind her executive order stripping them of their authority to prosecute abortion cases.
Arizona governor asked to rescind executive order limiting prosecution of abortion-related cases
Twelve of Arizona's 15 county attorneys are calling for Gov. Katie Hobbs to rescind her recent executive order that limits them from prosecuting abortion-related cases.
Mayes says executive order gives her total say over enforcement of laws governing abortion
She won't use the word "decriminalization'' to describe the fact she won't ever prosecute any doctor who performs abortion. But in an extensive interview with Capitol Media Services, Attorney General Kris Mayes acknowledged that a new executive order by Gov. Katie Hobbs gives her -- and her alone -- total say over enforcement of all criminal laws that govern the procedure.
County attorneys can’t refuse to help gays with adoptions
Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed legislation Monday which would have allowed county attorneys to refuse to help with adoptions, setting the stage for a legal fight over whether gays have the same right to assistance as heterosexuals.