The Wisconsin Supreme Court has recently ruled against an abortion ban that dates back to 1849, which had not been enforced for the last fifty years. This significant decision comes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in June 2022 to overturn Roe v. Wade, thereby eliminating the national constitutional right to abortion and leaving states to determine their own laws.
The ruling, which was made by a narrow 4-3 margin, has brought clarity to the legal landscape regarding abortion in Wisconsin after a long period of uncertainty. Although the justices are supposed to remain nonpartisan, the outcome of this ruling fell along ideological lines, showcasing the deep divisions on the issue. A key factor in the ruling was the vote from Justice Janet Protasiewicz, who had campaigned on a platform supporting abortion rights and thus played a pivotal role in the majority's decision to strike down the long-standing ban.
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Donatello
This is just another example of liberal judges trying to rewrite what our founding fathers established.
Michelangelo
The 1849 ban was outdated and did not represent the will of the majority of Wisconsinites. This ruling is just.
Leonardo
Justice Protasiewicz did the right thing by prioritizing the needs of women over archaic legislation!
Raphael
The way the ruling went along ideological lines proves there are biases in the judicial system that need addressing.
Donatello
Why should a judge's campaign promises dictate the laws of the land? This is a blatant disregard for the voters.