Abortion
Some advocates believe the legislation could be used against abortion providers, OB-GYNs who handle miscarriages and physicians who offer fertility treatments.
Authoritarianism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat hammered Wisconsin Republican Joel Kitchens’ comments as “misogyny in action.”
The tally suggests rape-related exceptions to abortion bans are not sufficient, the study's author says.
Kate Cox was forced to flee the state for a life-saving abortion last month after disagreement between courts narrowed her window of opportunity.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Whitmer’s remarks align with Biden’s campaign, which is set to go into full swing this week, putting the issue of abortion at the forefront.
The Biden campaign is betting big on abortion rights as a major driver in this year's presidential election, though the issue will not be a silver bullet.
Both bills are full of anti-choice rhetoric and misinformation that Republicans have used time and time again to quietly roll back the rights of pregnant people.
Donald Trump is "responsible for the state of abortion in this country right now," the Massachusetts senator said.
The state can enforce the ban even in medical emergencies.
It's a milestone for pro-choice advocates, but the conservative state Supreme Court still needs to sign off on the amendment before it reaches the ballot.
