The pushback highlights the vast authority of elected prosecutors and raises the potential for uneven enforcement of abortion laws within states.
Julia McCue
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In first public remarks, Mueller says report does not exonerate Trump
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Louvre museum reopens after closure because of overcrowding
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Federal lawsuit filed to block Alabama’s new abortion ban
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Harvey Weinstein reaches $44 million settlement with accusers and creditors
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Bank CEO charged with trying to trade loans for Trump post
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Dutch and British voters start 4-day Europe election
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Tornadoes kill 3 as severe weather tears through Missouri
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