Tesla covers travel costs for workers seeking abortions

Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.

ACLU of Michigan working to undo 1931 state law making abortion a felony

The ACLU picked up over 17,000 new volunteers since the leaked opinion - yet the ACLU needs a minimum of 425,000 signatures by July 11 to have the voters in November decide to undo that 1931 law - and make abortion legal again in Michigan.

Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills amid Roe v. Wade leak

More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

1990 Ann Arbor charter amendment makes it Reproductive Rights Safety Zone within city limits

If the US Supreme Court decides to overturn Roe vs Wade, Ann Arbor says their city has a plan in place. The city charter was amended 30 years ago to designate the city limits as a reproductive rights safety zone.

Video: Anti-abortion activist scales 60-floor San Francisco Salesforce Tower

An anti-abortion activist was seen scaling the 60-floor Salesforce tower in San Francisco on Tuesday morning, a wild scene captured on video by some awe-struck admirers. His actions were condemned by police and firefighters.

Activists mobilize for abortion rights in Detroit after SCOTUS opinion leak

“A handful of justices will get to make a decision that impact us for years to come," said US Rep. Rashida Tlaib. “I hugged one of my residents in her 70s and she started crying and said, 'I can’t believe I'm out here again fighting for this again.'”

Gov. Whitmer talks 1-on-1 about the fight to protect abortion rights

"My goal is to make sure that the law that has been, rightfully, squarely, for women to make their own bodily choices and to have autonomy as full Americans, with decision-making and agency over their own bodies, is crucial," she said.

This is where abortion will likely be illegal if Roe v. Wade is overturned

If the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, it would immediately split the country into states with abortion access and those that outlaw it.

Michigan's 1931 abortion law: Who could be prosecuted if Roe v Wade is overturned

In 1931, Michigan enacted a law that banned abortions and the law has never been repealed. If Roe v Wade is overturned, here's who could be prosecuted and sentenced to prison time for performing an abortion.

Protestors gather at Supreme Court after bombshell report

Barriers were set up in front of the steps of the Supreme Court Building Monday as authorities anticipated crowds in response to a bombshell report on abortion rights. 

Whitmer says she'll 'fight like hell to protect abortion' in wake of report of Supreme Court vote

Whitmer said has sued to overturn Michigan's own ban on abortion, a 1931-era law that was never repealed but instead overruled by the federal law that now appears to be heading for an end.

Report: Draft opinion suggests high court will overturn Roe

A draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a report published Monday night in Politico. It’s unclear if the draft represents the court’s final word on the matter.

Monica Conyers wants to run for Wayne County executive - but her conviction could be a problem

She was a member of the Detroit City Council in 2009 when she was convicted of using her political clout to get paid in exchange for awarding contracts. It was a crime for which she was sentenced to serve 37 months.

Candidate can't be called 'The Patriot' on ballot, Oklahoma panel rules

A Republican lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as "The Patriot" on the ballot can’t use that nickname, the Oklahoma Election Board has ruled.

Adam Hollier accused of campaign finance violation by US Congressional race opponent

Calling it “The Hollier Challenge” Michael Griffie is alleging Adam Hollier is in violation of campaign finance law. Both Griffe, an attorney, and Hollier, a current state senator — are running for the same seat.

Trump-endorsed Michigan candidates receiving backing from state's Republican party

Attorney general candidate Matthew DePerno and secretary of state candidate Kristina Karamo, both Trump-endorsed candidates, received the backing of the Michigan GOP.