Wisconsin moves one more step toward reproductive freedom

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MADISON — Today, Wisconsin moved one step closer to restoring the rights of women and people who can become pregnant. Dane County Circuit Judge Schlipper ruled that the 1849 statute only applies to feticide, and not abortion. The case will now almost certainly be appealed and head to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. 

In response, Sen. Kelda Roys issued the following statement: 

“Wisconsinites deserve the freedom to make their own reproductive decisions. Abortion is healthcare, and access to abortion should never be determined by your state legislator or your zip code. I’m grateful that reproductive freedom will be restored for Wisconsinites, at least for now.

“Regardless of the final outcome of this case, abortion rights will never be safe while anti-choice politicians continue to hold power. We must hold political leaders accountable for trying to take away our rights, and always be vigilant in advancing reproductive justice.”

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We must hold political leaders accountable for trying to take away our rights, and always be vigilant in advancing reproductive justice.