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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday signed a sweeping executive order to protect anyone involved with a legally obtained abortion from prosecution.

The order bans local prosecutors from bringing abortion-related charges and state agencies from assisting in any criminal investigations without a court order. In addition, Arizona will not honor any extradition requests for people wanted for assisting, providing or seeking an abortion.

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