Legal Rulings and Amendments
Judge Sima Patel ruled against 's 24-hour abortion waiting period, citing conflict with the 2022 voter-approved amendment ensuring reproductive freedom, including abortion care.
The judge also nullified regulations requiring fetal development information and limiting abortion procedures to physicians, deeming them coercive and restrictive.
Political and Social Reactions
Michigan's Attorney General and Health Director, despite defending the laws in court, agreed with the ruling, emphasizing that the provisions obstructed access to abortion care.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer hailed the decision, reinforcing the state's commitment to personal autonomy in healthcare decisions without political interference.