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Judge strikes down 1931 Michigan law criminalizing abortion

Summary by Ground News

The law was long dormant before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. The Michigan Supreme Court still is considering whether to place a proposed amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot. A Friday deadline is looming. The lawsuit challenging the law was filed by Planned Parenthood.

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RNZ

Center

Michigan's 90-year-old abortion ban is unconstitutional, judge rules

A 1931 Michigan law banning abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest violates the state's constitution, a state court judge has ruled, barring any prosecutors from enforcing it.

3 years ago·New Zealand

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Daily Maverick

Center

REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS BATTLE: Michigan’s 1931 anti-abortion law is unconstitutional, judge rules

A 1931 Michigan law banning abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest violates the state's constitution, a state court judge ruled on Wednesday, barring any prosecutors from enforcing it.

3 years ago·South Africa

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La Opinion

Lean Left

Michigan Law Criminalizing Abortion Ruled Unconstitutional

Judge Elizabeth Gleicher's decision, described as “historic,” said it is a victory for abortion rights after the Supreme Court annulled Roe v. Wade

3 years ago

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Wisconsin Public Radio

Center

A 1931 law criminalizing abortion in Michigan is unconstitutional, a judge rules

Updated September 7, 2022 at 7:31 PM ET ANN ARBOR, Mich.

3 years ago·Madison, United States

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National Review

Right

Judge Rules Michigan’s Abortion Law from 1931 Violates State’s Constitution

Judge Elizabeth Gleicher said the law violated the right to ‘bodily integrity’ and ‘equal protection,’ which are inscribed in the state’s constitution.

3 years ago·United States

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