Michigan Lawmaker Undergoes Sterilization Citing Fears Over Trump Policies

State Representative Laurie Pohutsky says her decision reflects concerns about reproductive rights under the new administration.

Laurie Pohutsky, a Democratic Michigan state representative, revealed she underwent voluntary sterilization two weeks ago, citing fears over access to contraception and reproductive rights during Donald Trump's second term as president.
Pohutsky announced her decision during a rally at the Michigan State Capitol, part of the nationwide 50501 Movement protesting the Trump administration's policies.
She stated that the procedure was a personal choice influenced by concerns about potential national restrictions on reproductive healthcare despite Michigan's current protections for abortion and contraception.
The announcement sparked significant backlash from conservative commentators and politicians, with some accusing Pohutsky of spreading misinformation and using the decision for political attention.
Pohutsky defended her choice, emphasizing that it was made after discussions with her husband and aimed to highlight the anxieties many women face regarding access to reproductive healthcare.