All but three of the state’s county attorneys want Gov. Katie Hobbs to rescind her executive order limiting prosecutions related to abortion.
Twelve signed a letter sent to the governor Monday, including Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai counties.
They say the order runs contrary to the status quo in Arizona, which they allege gives them discretion over criminal prosecutions unless state law provides otherwise. The letter also argues the order sets a dangerous precedent and asked Hobbs to rescind portions of the order.
The order issued last month gives state Attorney General Kris Mayes the power to handle any attempted county prosecution under state abortion laws and bans state agencies from assisting investigations for alleged violations in other states.