The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling, effectively dismantling the state’s archaic 1849 near-total abortion ban, a law long dormant yet ominously present on the books, earning it the moniker “Zombie Law.” This pivotal decision culminates years of legal uncertainty and intense political debate that re-emerged dramatically following […]
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Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
In a landmark decision reshaping the landscape of reproductive rights, the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s newly established liberal majority has delivered a pivotal legal ruling, striking down the state’s 176-year-old ban on abortion. This significant judgment effectively restores abortion access throughout Wisconsin, marking a profound shift in state law and immediately […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
The Wisconsin Supreme Court, with its liberal majority asserting a decisive 4-3 vote, has delivered a landmark ruling that effectively struck down the state’s archaic 176-year-old abortion ban. This pivotal decision, announced Wednesday, asserts that the Civil War-era prohibition has been superseded by a more recent state law that limits […]
Wisconsin court says 19th century abortion ban cannot be enforced
A recent and significant legal development in Wisconsin has seen a state court issue a landmark ruling, declaring that a long-standing 1849 abortion ban cannot be enforced. This pivotal decision marks a crucial moment in the ongoing national debate over reproductive rights, providing a degree of certainty in a landscape […]
Republicans get green light to vote on defunding Planned Parenthood
Republicans in the US Congress have successfully navigated procedural hurdles, securing a pivotal green light to advance legislation aimed at defunding Planned Parenthood. This significant development sets the stage for what is anticipated to be a highly contentious and closely watched vote, marking a crucial step in the protracted political […]