Court ruling expected this morning on whether MI's abortion ban can be enforced
A judge plans to issue his decision on Friday morning on the next steps involving abortion in Michigan. Currently, an abortion cannot be prosecuted in the state.
Stay updated with breaking news from Jacob Cunningham. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A judge plans to issue his decision on Friday morning on the next steps involving abortion in Michigan. Currently, an abortion cannot be prosecuted in the state.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge on Friday blocked county prosecutors from enforcing the state’s 1931 ban on abortion for the foreseeable future after two days of witness testimony from abortion experts, providers and the state’s chief medical officer.
The pre-Roe abortion ban would have allowed providers to be charged with a felony.
The pre-Roe abortion ban would have allowed providers to be charged with a felony.
Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Cunningham imposed the injunction on Friday. The measure means police and prosecutors cannot enforce the 1931 law, which allow abortions only in cases to