The swing state could soon lose all abortion access if Roe is overturned. It could also become a destination for patients across the midwest.
would almost immediately outlaw abortion in nearly half of states, leaving millions to choose among
Chelian is preparing for Michigan’s ban to potentially take effect by putting away funds so her clinics can keep paying rent and for around-the-clock security guards even if they have to temporarily shut down while waiting for either the lawsuits or ballot initiative to restore abortion rights. Nessel is vowing not to bring charges against doctors or patients, while her GOP opponent has said he will enforce the state’s ban.
“What type of doctor is going perform an abortion, even under emergency circumstances, if he or she thinks they are going to be criminally charged, and are going to have to defend themselves?” Nessel said. “I worry they’re just going to let the person die on the table. You’re looking at doctors losing their license, you’re looking at insurance carriers dropping that physician. Nobody would risk that.
Other conservative officials, candidates and activists are divided on what the state needs to do, if anything, to prepare for the potential elimination of abortion rights. Some advocacy groups disagree. Students for Life of America, a national anti-abortion rights group with a Michigan chapter, is pushing lawmakers in Lansing to reintroduce legislation that would provide $16 million in funding for pregnancy resource centers — often faith-based facilities that discourage people from having abortions and help arrange adoptions.
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