The Republican's background — and political ties — suggest she probably shouldn't be taken at her word. (via The ReidOut Blog)
, first enacted in 1864, the top attorney in the state’s most populous county said she won’t prosecute women who undergo the procedure., a Republican, argued the ban conflicts with existing state laws, and she said she’d seek a court’s “guidance” before prosecuting a case under the more than 150-year-old statute.
Republicans like Mitchell can read the tea leaves. They’ve seen voters revolt against strict abortion measures. “Friday’s Pima County Superior Court decision regarding abortion and the subsequent appeal have not resolved which law among conflicting statutes now applies,” Mitchell said. She downplayed the concerns over abortion restrictions by claiming law enforcement hasn’t yet asked her to prosecute an abortion case.“If further guidance has not been provided by the courts or the Legislature by that time, my office will seek guidance from the court before taking any action,” Mitchell said.
“I know this is a highly emotionally charged subject, and I want the community to know that I will not prosecute women for having abortions and no statute even suggests a woman will be prosecuted for her decision,” she added. “Likewise, I will not victimize victims of rape, incest or molestation.” Notably, Mitchell’s statement said nothing about doctors who provide abortions facing prosecution. And that would be an important clarification to make, given Arizona abortion clinics are
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