MI Judge Blocks Pre-Roe v. Wade Abortion Ban

A Michigan Judge on Tuesday, granted a Temporary Injunction to Block the enforcement of a State Abortion Ban, which might have taken effect if the U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade Precedent that Legalized Abortion Nationwide.

A Michigan Court of Claims Judge in Lansing, sided with Women's Healthcare provider, Planned Parenthood, in its Lawsuit against the State seeking to Stop the potential Enforcement of the Ban, which was enacted in 1931 and declared Unconstitutional in 1973.

The Supreme Court's Final Decision is expected in June.

Nine States, including Michigan, have Abortion Bans on the books, that were enacted before the Roe v. Wade Ruling, and which could potentially be Enforced anew if Roe is overturned.

"Forced pregnancy, and the concomitant compulsion to endure the medical and psychological risks accompanying it, contravene the right to make autonomous medical decisions," Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher, wrote in her Opinion.

Michigan's 1931 Law Criminalizes All Abortions, except in cases to save the Pregnant Woman's life.

Planned Parenthood and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D), filed Lawsuits, last month, to Prevent the Law from taking effect.

"Today’s ruling means all Michiganders will continue to be able to access the health care they deserve and to be able to decide for themselves their own futures," Sarah Wallett, Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood of Michigan, said in a statement.

Whitmer praised the Judge's Decision on Tuesday, and said in a statement that the Injunction "will help ensure that Michigan remains a place where women have freedom and control over their own bodies."

Whitmer added that she is still pressing the State Supreme Court, to Recognize the Right-to-Abortion under the State Constitution to further protect Abortion Access, a Campaign she began last month.

In April, Right to Life of Michigan, an Anti-Abortion group, called Whitmer's Demand of the State's Top Court "autocratic" in a Twitter statement.










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