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Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
- The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban in a 4-3 ruling on Wednesday, affirming abortion access in the state.
- The ban, adopted by state lawmakers in 1849 and made a felony to intentionally destroy an unborn child except by the mother, was previously nullified by Roe v. Wade but reactivated after its 2022 overturn.
- The court ruled that the longstanding abortion ban was overridden by a more recent state law permitting abortions until fetal viability, offering greater legal certainty to both providers and patients amid ongoing political debates and expected legislative efforts.
- Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit arguing the ban conflicted with later abortion restrictions, and anti-abortion groups plan to seek updated legislation, while health experts emphasize medical necessity in some abortion cases.
- The decision stabilizes abortion rights in Wisconsin and signals continued legal and political battles, as advocates call for statutory protections and opponents aim to restrict abortion access further.
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Wisconsin abortion provider explains what’s next for practices after state Supreme Court ruling
By Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — For several years, while Wisconsin’s abortion law was in flux, providers stopped offering services and at least two of them moved their practices out of state. After the state Supreme Court’s ruling, we talked with one of those doctors about how the decision will impact her practice. Dr. Kristin Lyerly told us, “I am dedicated and very excited to be returning home.” Unable …
Wisconsin abortion provider explains what’s next for practices after state Supreme Court ruling | News Channel 3-12
By Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — For several years, while Wisconsin’s abortion law was in flux, providers stopped offering services and at least two of them moved their practices out of state. After the state Supreme Court’s ruling, we talked with one of those doctors about how the decision will impact her practice. Dr. Kristin Lyerly told us, “I am dedicated and very excited to be returning home.” Unable …
Wisconsin court strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by newer state laws regulating the procedure, including statutes that criminalize abortions only after a fetus…
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