MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court today announced it would accept the petition for original action in Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin v. Urmanski, an important case that will determine whether Wisconsinites have a state constitutional right to access abortion care.
In response to Tuesday’s announcement, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) issued the following statement:
“Wisconsin’s Constitution has sweeping language guaranteeing liberty and equality, and a long and robust history of case law supports the fact that these central clauses ensure bodily autonomy, privacy, and equality for people who need abortion care.
“Since Roe was overturned by convicted felon Donald Trump’s ultra-MAGA US Supreme Court, Wisconsinites have been living with legal uncertainty regarding access to abortion, as well as contraception, IVF, and other healthcare. The Wisconsin Supreme Court should clarify our rights and affirm that people who are or may become pregnant are not stripped of our freedom and safety when we do.
“Even so, the threat of a de facto national abortion ban under a potential future Trump presidency looms large with three potential SCOTUS nominations in the balance. Therefore, as the Wisconsin Supreme Court considers this issue, we must empower ourselves now. Everyone should order an advance prescription of abortion medication to ensure that the decision whether or when to continue a pregnancy is ours and ours alone.”
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