(WWJ) -- Michigan's abortion laws will remain intact following a ruling from a federal court.
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit dismissing a lawsuit by Right to Life Michigan and other anti-abortion activists looking to undo the law that establishes a woman's right to an abortion in the Mitten State. The court said the complaint lacked sufficient allegations to support their standing.
The ruling is being applauded by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel, who were both named in the lawsuit.
“From the start, this lawsuit was a procedurally flawed, meritless, and politically motivated attack on reproductive rights that Michigan voters overwhelmingly supported,” said Attorney General Nessel. “I am relieved that the Court has once again rightly rejected this unfounded challenge. Although a loud faction remains determined to undermine bodily autonomy, the Michigan Constitution guarantees that decisions about your health belong to you. My office will continue to defend the reproductive freedom of Michiganders.”
“Every Michigander deserves the right to make their own decisions about their own bodies,” said Governor Whitmer. “I’m proud of this decision, which protects Proposal 3 and affirms the fundamental right to reproductive freedom in our Constitution. In Michigan, we’ll always fight like hell for your rights.”
Abortion rights were enshrined in Michigan's constitution in early 2022 after voters approved a ballot proposal in favor of reproductive rights in late 2022.
