Wisconsin – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

03 Jul

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns 19th Century Abortion Ban

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A narrow majority of justices found that by regulating abortion, legislators had "impliedly repealed" the state's near-total ban on the procedure. Dissenters called the ruling pure policymaking.

02 Jul

Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban

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“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Supreme Court’s liberal majority struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by newer state laws regulating the procedure, including statutes that criminalize abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb. The ruling came as no surprise given that liberal justices control the court. One of them went so far as to promise to uphold abortion rights during her campaign two years ago, and they blasted the ban during oral arguments in November….”

17 Jun

‘A situation with no good outcome.’ A mom describes how Dobbs made the loss of her pregnancy harder

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Two years ago Megan Kling and her husband were eagerly looking forward to the birth of their third child. Then at 20 weeks they got devastating news from their doctor.

23 Mar

Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin’s court race

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"As the candidates for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat squared off in a recent debate before early voting, one issue came up first and dominated at the start. “Let’s talk about abortion rights,” the moderator said. The winner of the April 1 election could hold the power to determine the fate of any future litigation over abortion because the outcome of the race for a vacancy on the state's highest court will decide whether liberals or conservatives hold a majority...."

22 Mar

Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin’s court race

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As the candidates for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat squared off in a recent debate before early voting, one issue came up first and dominated at the start. “Let’s talk about abortion rights,” the moderator said.

27 Sep

Will abortion swing the first post-Roe presidential election?

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The Dobbs backlash could send an abortion provider to Congress.

26 Sep

Will abortion swing the first post-Roe presidential election?

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Dobbs backlash could send an abortion provider to Congress

26 Aug

Insurance refused to pay for her abortion, even when her life was at stake

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Ashley and Kyle were newlyweds in early 2022 and thrilled to be expecting their first child. But bleeding had plagued Ashley from the beginning of her pregnancy, and in July, at seven weeks, she began miscarrying.

25 Apr

Can 14 strangers from Wisconsin help America find common ground on abortion?

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Abortion opponents and supporters seek consensus solutions on reproductive health policy as part of a new citizen-led initiative guided by national nonprofit Starts With Us

23 Feb

Planned Parenthood asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to rule on constitutional right to abortion

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"Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will ask the Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether the state’s constitution protects a person’s right to abortion. The organization announced it is filing a petition with the court during a press conference on Thursday...."

23 Jan

Wisconsin GOP introduces bill to ban abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy

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"Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly introduced a bill Friday that would call for a binding statewide referendum on whether abortion should be banned after 14 weeks of pregnancy. The GOP has scheduled a public hearing on the bill for Monday afternoon at the state Capitol. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is almost certain to veto the measure. However, the proposal could still galvanize the conservative base after Democrats parlayed anger over the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn its landmark 1972 Roe v. Wade ruling, which legalized abortion nationwide, into big election wins across the country...."

21 Jan

Vice President Harris will emphasize abortion rights during a visit to Wisconsin

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Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Wisconsin on Monday to emphasize abortion rights ahead of the presidential election. Recent polls in the state indicate most people support abortion rights.

02 Jan

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker seeks ballot referendum regarding abortion laws

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"A top Republican lawmaker in Wisconsin has expressed his desire for voters to have a say on the state's abortion laws. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is advocating for a ballot referendum in the new year, which would ask voters whether to limit abortion access to between 12 and 14 weeks of pregnancy. This proposal contrasts with the current state law that prohibits abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy...."

23 Dec

Wisconsin is not out of the woods on abortion

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"Wisconsinites breathed a sigh of relief this month when Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper ruled that our 1849 “abortion ban” doesn’t actually apply to consensual abortions. On the strength of that ruling, Planned Parenthood has begun offering abortion services again at clinics in Madison, Milwaukee, and Sheboygan for the first time since the 2022 Dobbs decision ending federally protected abortion rights. But the battle over abortion rights isn’t over. Sheboygan District Attorney Joel Urmanski is appealing Schlipper’s ruling, pushing for a full felony abortion ban. Urmanski previously promised to prosecute anyone involved in providing an abortion under the 1849 law...."

07 Dec

Dane co. judge’s ruling on consensual abortions sparks statewide debate

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"It may look like a win for abortion rights activists today, but the debate isn’t over. Dane County Circuit Judge Diane Schlipper reaffirmed her July decision permitting consensual abortions. However, Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski says he plans to appeal. In the State of Wisconsin, abortion is legal up to 21 weeks and six days. If you are under the age of 17, you must of parental consent. When Healthfirst has a pregnant person come in and they are unsure if they want to keep the baby, they want to give that person options...."