Andy Beshear won't defend one abortion bill
Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear said Tuesday he will fight a legal challenge to a new Kentucky law mandating ultrasounds for women seeking abortions even though he believes such a defense comes with "risks and potential costs."
But Beshear said he will not attempt to defend another new state law banning abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy should it also be challenged saying it is "clearly unconstitutional."
"While these decisions may not please advocates on either side, my duty is to the law," Beshear said in a statement released by his office.
The decision of Beshear, a Democrat, drew rebukes from Republicans, who control both the House and Senate and had fast-tracked the abortion bills as priority measures during the first week of this year's legislative session.
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