Pre Civil-War Wisconsin law does not ban abortion, says state Supreme Court
Summary
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decided that a law from 1849 does not prevent abortion in the state. This means abortion is not banned under this old law.Key Facts
- The Wisconsin Supreme Court made a decision about a law from 1849.
- This 1849 law was created before the American Civil War.
- The court decided that this old law does not ban abortion in Wisconsin.
- The decision was announced on a Wednesday.
- The news was shared through programs like "All Things Considered."
