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The signing followed months of intense committee hearings, rallies and debates. Proponents insisted the legislation would protect Arizona's most vulnerable, while opponents deemed the bill unconstitutional and "medically unsound." Ducey cited "immeasurable value in every single life" in explaining his signature Tuesday, saying Arizona would "continue to prioritize protecting life in our preborn children." Within hours, though, reproductive rights advocates were considering taking the state to court. Here's a closer look at the law's journey to passage and its potential impact. What exactly...

“There’s immeasurable value in every single life — regardless of genetic makeup,” Ducey said in a statement released this afternoon. “We will continue to prioritize protecting life in our preborn children, and this legislation goes a long way in protecting real human lives. My sincere thanks to Senator Nancy Barto for her leadership and work on this life-saving issue.” The news release went on to state that Ducey's signature of the bill keeps Arizona "among the top pro-life states in the nation." The legislation has been widely criticized by pro-choice advocates and members of the...

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Capitol Media Services PHOENIX -- Rejecting fears by doctors they could get arrested, Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday signed a new law restricting who can get an abortion. The measure, which takes effect later this year makes it a Class 6 felony to terminate a pregnancy if the woman is seeking the procedure because of a fetal genetic defect. The verbiage is so broad that it also could result in similar charges -- and potentially a year in state prison -- for nurses and others who assist, potentially including clerical staff. Ducey praised the measure. "There's immeasurable value in every single li...

Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday signed into law a contentious bill criminalizing abortions based on genetic conditions.