Abortion access in Michigan: Legal now, but election may have long-term impact
The U.S. Supreme Court's historic reversal of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, eliminated national abortion rights and left a patchwork of state abortion laws across the country, many of which are considering protections this week.
In Michigan, abortion is legal, while abortion bans or pre-Roe era restrictions are in effect in 21 states, the New York Times reported.
While abortion is not on the ballot in Michigan, which passed state constitutional protection in 2022, abortion access is on the ballot in 10 states this month.
Here's what to know about the laws in Michigan, which could be impacted if Donald Trump wins the presidential election and Republicans advance anti-abortion legislation, or if Kamala Harris wins the presidential election and Democrats advance abortion rights legislation.
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Where do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on abortion access?
Vice President Harris has pledged to legalize abortion access nationwide if elected and opposes a national abortion ban, according to her campaign website.
As president, Trump appointed three conservative justices to the U.S. Supreme Court, who then voted to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. Trump supports abortion access being decided on a state-by-state basis and opposes a nationwide abortion ban, USA Today reported.
Does Michigan have an abortion ban?
No, abortion access is currently guaranteed under the state Constitution in Michigan.
Voters passed a ballot measure in November 2022 enshrining abortion rights under state Constitution.
Then, in November 2023, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer repealed state laws and regulations restricting abortion rights in the state, including an unenforced 1931 state law that previously criminalized actions by nurses and doctors who aided in abortions.
Is medication abortion legal in Michigan?
Yes, medication abortion is legal in Michigan. Most health care providers offer abortion medication.
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Are in-clinic abortions legal in Michigan?
Yes, in-clinic abortion procedures are legal under state law in Michigan.
Where is abortion access on the ballot this November?
While abortion access is not on the ballot in Michigan this election, it will be in 10 states. Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York and South Dakota will decide the future of abortion access in their states, USA Today reported.
Where can you get an abortion in Michigan?
More than 20 health care facilities and abortion clinics across the state offer legal abortion services. Here are some of the locations in Michigan:
Eastland Women's Clinic in Eastpointe
Northland Family Planning Center in Southfield, Sterling Heights, Westland
Planned Parenthood clinics in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Ferndale, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Livonia, Marquette, Petoskey, Traverse City, Warren
Scotsdale Women's Center in Detroit
Summit Medical Center in Detroit
University of Michigan Health - Von Voigtlander Woman's Hospital in Ann Arbor
Women's Center of Flint and Saginaw in Flint, Saginaw
Women's Center of Michigan in Detroit, Sterling Heights, West Bloomfield
Detroit Free Press Politics Reporter Clara Hendrickson, USA Today Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson and USA Today Trending News Reporter Fernando Cervantes Jr. contributed.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: What to know about abortion access in Michigan ahead of election