Planned Parenthood Challenges Wisconsin's 1849 Abortion Law
The organization seeks a ruling from the state Supreme Court to declare the law unconstitutional, arguing it infringes on women's rights to bodily autonomy.
- Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has filed a petition with the state Supreme Court to overturn a 174-year-old law interpreted as an abortion ban, following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.
- The petition argues that the Wisconsin Constitution's declaration of the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness inherently includes the right to abortion and bodily autonomy.
- A Dane County Circuit Judge previously ruled the 1849 law only prohibits attacking a woman with the intent to kill her unborn child, a decision that allowed Planned Parenthood to resume offering abortions.
- Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski has appealed the ruling, asking the state Supreme Court to take the case directly, highlighting its statewide importance.
- The state Supreme Court, with a liberal majority, is expected to take the case, potentially setting the stage for significant legal victories for abortion rights advocates.
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