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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules 1849 law does not ban abortion in the state

Summary

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court decided that a law from 1849 does not stop abortions from happening in the state. This means that people in Wisconsin can still access abortion services.

Key Facts

  • The ruling was made by the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.
  • The court looked at a law from the year 1849.
  • The court decided that this law does not ban abortions.
  • This decision keeps abortion access available in Wisconsin.
  • The ruling was announced on a Wednesday.
  • The case was covered by NPR's Morning Edition.

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