PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Court of Appeals has been asked to overturn a judge's ruling that Gov. Jan Brewer can legally reduce enrollment in Arizona's Medicaid program to help balance the state budget.

The state has imposed new limits on enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling in the state program. The limits affect certain enrollment categories, including childless adults.

Public-interest law firms argue that some of the limits violate state constitutional protections for voter-approved laws.

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