Mitchell does not make it clear on how she would handle abortion providers saying, “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.”
By Kye Graves || Arizona Republic
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell says she will not prosecute anyone who receives an abortion, in a statement posted to Facebook on Tuesday.
“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.” Mitchell said in the video.
The law already does not allow for those receiving an abortion to be prosecuted, which Mitchell also states.
“I will not re-victimize survivors of rape, incest, or molestation.” Mitchell said. “I’ve spent my career defending people that have suffered those crimes.”
Mitchell is one of two candidates vying for the county attorney’s seat in the November election.
Mitchell does not make it clear on how she would handle abortion providers saying, “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.”
