Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Access, Strikes Down 1849 Ban
Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Access, Strikes Down 1849 Ban In a landmark decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority has affirmed abortion access in the state by striking down a 176-year-old ban. The 4-3 ruling, which came down on Wednesday, determined that the 1849 statute, widely interpreted as a near-total prohibition on abortion, was superseded by more recent state laws regulating the procedure. The court’s decision provides much-needed clarity and stability for abortion providers and patients in Wisconsin. The…