Lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan are challenging the state’s ban on using Medicaid dollars for abortion procedures, calling the prohibition ‘burdensome and discriminatory.’
Michigan abortion laws
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Michigan judge suspends abortion law mandating 24-hour wait
Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period law “exacerbates the burdens that patients experience seeking abortion care,” the judge wrote.
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Abortion pill challenge tossed by Supreme Court. What it means for Michigan
U.S. Supreme Court justices Thursday upheld access nationwide to an abortion-incucing medication called mifepristone, which was used in more than half of Michigan abortions in 2022.
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How many abortions in Michigan? The state can’t say under new law
Michigan’s 45-plus year history of annually publishing abortion statistics is ending under a law passed last year.
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Michigan lawsuit aims to lift 24-hour wait period for abortions
The latest battle over state abortion laws began Tuesday in the Michigan Court of Claims.
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As Michigan becomes abortion destination, foes and advocates expand services
Michigan’s pregnancy crisis centers, dismissed as ‘fake clinics’ by some, say they are increasing clinic staff and equipment and uniting for a stronger voice. Abortion providers are expanding services, too.
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Gretchen Whitmer to moms: Paid leave, day care would help the Michigan economy
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday reiterated her case for paid family leave and other support for working moms, arguing during a national summit that mom-friendly policies are good for the economy.
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Issues and policies: Biden administration, Trump, Democrats, Republicans
See where Democrats, Republicans, the Joe Biden administration and Donald Trump stand on top issues including abortion, autos, the environment, health care, immigration, foreign policy and more.
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Trump says states should decide abortion. Michigan voters have: What law says
Former President Donald Trump has been pressured to push for a national ban on abortion. He declined to do so Monday, frustrating abortion opponents.
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ACLU calls for ending Michigan parental-consent law for underage abortions
A new report by the American Civil Liberties Union and others used court data and interviews with sexual-health advocates, attorneys and providers to examine Michigan’s 1991 law requiring parental consent for abortions
