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Courts & Law · From the wire

Giles defends abortion vote, says he’s still ‘pro-life’

Giles said his views on the issue were affected by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2022 that overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion. The post Giles defends abortion vote, says he’s still ‘pro-life’ first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

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Legal scandal forces Pinal County off high-profile capital murder case

Arizona Mirror • Aug 17, 10:04 AM

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High court orders rewrite of GOP summary on voucher initiative

Saguaro Signal Desk • Aug 17, 10:04 AM

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Judge denies Tohono O’odham request to halt border wall construction

Arizona Capitol Times • Aug 16, 7:07 AM

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Victims ask Arizona justices to revisit clergy-shield decision

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