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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