Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns 176-Year-Old Abortion Ban
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority has struck down a 176-year-old abortion ban, affirming the legality of abortion up to 20 weeks in the state.
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Overview
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 to overturn a 176-year-old abortion ban, ensuring legal access to abortion up to around 20 weeks.
Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit argued that newer abortion laws superseded the 1849 statute criminalizing abortion, which had no exceptions for rape or incest.
Justice Rebecca Dallet stated that a 1985 law allowing abortions up to fetal viability effectively repealed the older law.
The ruling faced criticism from conservative dissenters who argued it was an overreach of judicial power and disregarded existing laws.
The Wisconsin GOP chair called for adherence to the Constitution, opposing the liberal majority's decision to strike down the long-standing abortion ban.
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