Agard Supports referendum on Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban |
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Commentary |
Written by Melissa Agard Press |
Tuesday, 17 January 2023 14:29 |
MADISON – Today, legislative Democrats will put forth a substitute amendment on Senate Joint Resolution 4 to gather people’s viewpoint on eliminating Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:
“Meanwhile, my Democratic colleagues and I are putting forth an amendment to hear from the people and gather their viewpoint on eliminating Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban and reinstating the standard under Roe vs. Wade. We know that abortion is personal – no politician, no government – should decide for an individual whether or not to continue a pregnancy. Abortion care is health care and the people of Wisconsin will make that resoundingly clear given the opportunity to voice their preference in a statewide advisory referendum.
“The will of the people is the law of the land and it's far past time that the State Legislature hears and honors their will.” |
Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 January 2023 11:41 |
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