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Michigan court rules county prosecutors can enforce state's 1931 abortion ban

Aug 02, 2022 View Original Article
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  • Policy Leaning

    2% Center

  • Politician Portrayal

    -27% Negative

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : Planned Parenthood of Michigan will continue to provide abortion services in accordance with the law.
52% :"Planned Parenthood of Michigan will continue to evaluate our legal options and remains committed to protecting abortion access in Michigan.
49% : AdIn May, a Michigan Court of Claims judge granted a motion filed by Planned Parenthood and the ACLU that prevented Michigan's attorney general from enforcing the 1931 ban.
49% : "Thus, although the Attorney General may supervise, consult, and advise county prosecutors, MCL 14.30 does not give the Attorney General the general authority to control the discretion afforded to county prosecutors in the exercise of their statutory duties."Planned Parenthood of Michigan released a statement shortly after the order was released:
44% : The Michigan Supreme Court could take up the governor's lawsuit at any time, and they should do so immediately to provide clarity for Michiganders that their right to abortion remains unchanged."
42% : Read more: Michigan court blocks enforcement of state's 1931 abortion ban if Roe is overturned
42% : Ad"The injunction barring enforcement of Michigan's 1931 criminal abortion ban remains in effect and applies to all Michigan county prosecutors.
41% : The United States Supreme Court voted to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that made abortion legal nationwide.
41% : "Earlier this year, Governor Whitmer took executive action asking the Michigan Supreme Court to resolve whether the state constitution protects the right to abortion.

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