'Everything is at stake': Both sides of Prop 3 abortion issue readies for ballot box battle
Michigan has become a well-known battleground state and in this upcoming midterm election, one of the biggest spotlights is on abortion rights.
Michigan has become a well-known battleground state and in this upcoming midterm election, one of the biggest spotlights is on abortion rights.
State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court can forfeit legitimacy when overturning precedent
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who stressed that she wasn’t talking about any particular decision, warned that courts look political when they needlessly overturn precedent.
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who stressed that she wasn’t talking about any particular decision, warned that courts look political when they needlessly overturn precedent.
Both sides of abortion debate dig in for battle at ballot box after state court ruling
Both parties have claimed motivation to flood the polls after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade in the summer. And after today's decision, both sides are digging their heels in.
Both parties have claimed motivation to flood the polls after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade in the summer. And after today's decision, both sides are digging their heels in.
Abortion on November ballot will bring wave of Democrat voters out, says pollster
Pollster Richard Czuba contends the abortion issue will dominate the political debate this fall.
Pollster Richard Czuba contends the abortion issue will dominate the political debate this fall.
Rejection of Michigan abortion petition sparks debate over canvassing board's duties
A rejection by a canvassing board is likely to be appealed, which means the decision if abortion should be on the ballot will come down to the state Supreme Court.
A rejection by a canvassing board is likely to be appealed, which means the decision if abortion should be on the ballot will come down to the state Supreme Court.
Abortion on the ballot: Michigan election board rejects vote on petition that would legalize abortion
The issue is already a defining feature of the midterm election. But on Wednesday, two Democrats and two Republicans will consider if the petition should be placed on the November ballot.
The issue is already a defining feature of the midterm election. But on Wednesday, two Democrats and two Republicans will consider if the petition should be placed on the November ballot.
Whitmer leads Dixon by 11 points, 67% of likely voters support abortion measure, survey shows
The races for attorney general and secretary of state were closer, the survey showed - although more than three-quarters of those polled had never heard of the Republican candidates in the statewide races.
The races for attorney general and secretary of state were closer, the survey showed - although more than three-quarters of those polled had never heard of the Republican candidates in the statewide races.
Walmart to expand abortion coverage for employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Oakland County judge rips pro-life witnesses, says both are not credible
An Oakland County Judge ripped two doctors called by the defense in the case regarding an injunction on 1931 law that would ban abortions in Michigan, saying neither one was credible.
An Oakland County Judge ripped two doctors called by the defense in the case regarding an injunction on 1931 law that would ban abortions in Michigan, saying neither one was credible.
Michigan abortion remains legal after Oakland County judge upholds injunction on 1931-era ban
Cunningham's ruling is likely not the end of lawsuits and judicial filings over the state ban on abortion as a ballot petition that would enshrine the procedure in the Michigan Constitution is likely heading toward the November ballot.
Cunningham's ruling is likely not the end of lawsuits and judicial filings over the state ban on abortion as a ballot petition that would enshrine the procedure in the Michigan Constitution is likely heading toward the November ballot.
Judge to rule on enforcement of Michigan's 1931 abortion law
An Oakland County judge will deliver his ruling on a key abortion hearing Friday when court resumes in a case over an injunction blocking the state's ban on the procedure.
An Oakland County judge will deliver his ruling on a key abortion hearing Friday when court resumes in a case over an injunction blocking the state's ban on the procedure.
Anti-abortion group in Michigan challenges petition over alleged spelling errors
"...the correct number of typos to put in your constitution is zero," said a spokeswoman for an anti-abortion group
"...the correct number of typos to put in your constitution is zero," said a spokeswoman for an anti-abortion group
Judge: Abortion decision on injunction blocking state ban on procedure will come Friday morning
An Oakland County judge will rule on a case determining whether a ban on abortion will remain blocked or not Friday morning.
An Oakland County judge will rule on a case determining whether a ban on abortion will remain blocked or not Friday morning.
Supreme Court rulings protecting same-sex relationships could face challenge
Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.
Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.
Michigan abortion case could be decided today as arguments continue in Oakland County court
The question of abortion in Michigan could be decided today as a judge weighs whether to lift a restraining order on a ban of the practice.
The question of abortion in Michigan could be decided today as a judge weighs whether to lift a restraining order on a ban of the practice.
Pro-life, pro-choice arguments heard in Whitmer abortion lawsuit to halt 1931 state law
"We have all kinds of laws on the books that are from 100 years ago, 150 years ago. They're not invalid just because they're old. That's a silly argument," Kallman said.
"We have all kinds of laws on the books that are from 100 years ago, 150 years ago. They're not invalid just because they're old. That's a silly argument," Kallman said.
Oakland County judge extends suspension of Michigan abortion ban as arguments proceed over rule
A consequential day is upon Michigan as an Oakland County judge will hear testimony in a case on abortion legality in the state. A temporary restraining order put a pause on county prosecutors enforcing the ban.
A consequential day is upon Michigan as an Oakland County judge will hear testimony in a case on abortion legality in the state. A temporary restraining order put a pause on county prosecutors enforcing the ban.
Kansas abortion vote shows limits of Republicans' strength
Last week, Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed state lawmakers to tighten restrictions on abortion.
Last week, Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed state lawmakers to tighten restrictions on abortion.
Nebraska mother charged with helping daughter have abortion after police obtain Facebook DMs
Prosecutors charged the woman with helping her then 17-year-old daughter end her pregnancy and then burning and burying the fetus.
Prosecutors charged the woman with helping her then 17-year-old daughter end her pregnancy and then burning and burying the fetus.