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NPR: Wisconsin's 1849 law does not ban abortion, the state Supreme Court rules

Bryna Godar 07.02.25

"Supporters of reproductive rights are celebrating a win in Wisconsin. After years of litigation over an 1849 law that conservatives argue criminalizes abortions in the state, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the law does not ban abortion. This means abortions can continue in the state."