https://www.wcmu.org/tags/roe-v-wade Roe v. Wade en-US Copyright Tue, 02 Aug 2022 22:23:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-02/after-another-series-of-legal-twists-and-turns-where-do-abortion-rights-stand-in-michigan Supporters of abortion rights are rejoicing, at least for now, after Michigan's legal battle over the medical procedure took another series of twists and turns Monday. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 22:23:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-02/after-another-series-of-legal-twists-and-turns-where-do-abortion-rights-stand-in-michigan Sarah Lehr https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-27/michigan-democrats-make-abortion-centered-election-pitch With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Michigan Democrats see a big role for abortion rights in the upcoming general election. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 22:53:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-27/michigan-democrats-make-abortion-centered-election-pitch Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-27/michigans-state-level-fight-for-abortion-rights-is-just-beginning The U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade puts the question of abortion rights in the hands of individual states. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:13:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-27/michigans-state-level-fight-for-abortion-rights-is-just-beginning Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-24/eyes-turn-to-state-battle-after-scotus-overturns-roe-v-wade Focus in the battle over Michigan abortion access is shifting to state courts and elections, now that the U-S Supreme Court overturned “Roe V- Wade.”With “Roe” overturned, Republican state Representative Joseph Bellino says he’s content with a 1931 Michigan law outlawing abortion taking effect once again. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:53:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-24/eyes-turn-to-state-battle-after-scotus-overturns-roe-v-wade Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-24/abortion-opponents-rejoice-at-end-of-roe-v-wade-say-fight-to-keep-abortion-illegal-in-michigan-not-over Friday was a day of rejoicing for people in Michigan who strongly oppose abortion. Rallies were held across the state in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. The decision sends the fight over abortion to the states. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:53:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-24/abortion-opponents-rejoice-at-end-of-roe-v-wade-say-fight-to-keep-abortion-illegal-in-michigan-not-over Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-09/michigan-prosecutors-file-supplemental-brief-in-support-of-gov-whitmers-abortion-lawsuit Seven county prosecutors in Michigan have filed a supplemental brief in the Michigan Supreme Court supporting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's lawsuit aimed at protecting abortion rights should Roe v. Wade be overturned. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:47:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-09/michigan-prosecutors-file-supplemental-brief-in-support-of-gov-whitmers-abortion-lawsuit https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-07/michigan-legislatures-gop-leaders-want-to-defend-abortion-ban-in-court The Michigan Legislature's Republican leaders say they want to step in to defend the state's dormant abortion ban if Attorney General Dana Nessel won't. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:51:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-07/michigan-legislatures-gop-leaders-want-to-defend-abortion-ban-in-court Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-25/michigan-voters-say-state-heading-in-wrong-direction Lansing-based EPIC-MRA recently conducted a statewide poll surveying 600 registered Michigan voters who are likely to vote in November. Wed, 25 May 2022 22:22:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-25/michigan-voters-say-state-heading-in-wrong-direction Patrick Center https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-05/house-rejects-putting-abortion-rights-in-budget-bills A debate over abortion rights was part of state House action today on budget bills. Thu, 05 May 2022 22:58:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-05/house-rejects-putting-abortion-rights-in-budget-bills Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-03/physicians-are-concerned-for-maternal-health-care-if-roe-is-overturned Doctors aren't sure what would count as a "lifesaving" procedure under Michigan's 1931 law criminalizing abortions. Tue, 03 May 2022 22:58:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-03/physicians-are-concerned-for-maternal-health-care-if-roe-is-overturned Kate Wells