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Wisconsin Supreme Court Declares 1849 Abortion Law Unenforceable

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Source: The New York Times
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declares 1849 Abortion Law Unenforceable
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidated a dormant 1849 abortion law, ruling 4-3 that it was overridden by more recent legislation regulating abortion, following the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The decision reflects the impact of recent elections and ideological shifts on abortion rights in the state, with the court emphasizing comprehensive modern laws as a substitute for the old ban.

Topics:nationlaw#abortion-ban#law#reproductive-rights#roe-v-wade#supreme-court#wisconsin
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  1. Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban  The New York Times
  2. Anti-abortion groups express disappointment in Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling, vow to continue efforts  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  3. Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down 1849 abortion law  WISN
  4. Wisconsin Supreme Court dismisses Planned Parenthood lawsuit challenging constitutionality of 1849 abortion ban  Channel 3000
  5. Wisconsin's 1849 law does not ban abortion, the state Supreme Court rules  NPR

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