Michigan abortion restrictions ‘make it more difficult’ for women, plaintiffs say at trial

Civil trial on Michigan's 'informed consent' abortion law opens - WDET 101.9 FM

Arguments in a legal challenge to abortion restrictions that remain on the books in Michigan opened Thursday before a Michigan Court of Claims judge. The laws are currently blocked by a preliminary ruling from Judge Sima Patel. Patel is being asked to determine that “informed consent” and 24-hour waiting period laws violate the 2022 voter-approved Michigan Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment. The Legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer rep…

Trial from abortion rights group looking to undo restrictions begins in Michigan

Arguments in a legal challenge brought by an abortion rights group in Michigan began Thursday as the group looks to eliminate some of the state’s remaining restrictions.  The plaintiffs have argued that some state laws restricting abortion are no longer constitutional after voters approved a measure to enshrine the right to an abortion in the... The post Trial from abortion rights group looking to undo restrictions begins in Michigan appeared fi…

Michigan abortion restrictions ‘make it more difficult’ for women, plaintiffs say at trial

The law in question requires patients to wait 24 hours after getting counseling materials before getting an abortion.