Michigan’s high court puts abortion question on Nov. ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered that an abortion-rights initiative appear on the November ballot
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, SARA BURNETT and ED WHITE
Published - Sep 09, 2022, 05:52 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 24, 2023, 12:07 PM EDT
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Voters will determine whether to place abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution, the state Supreme Court declared Thursday, settling the issue a day before the fall ballot must be completed.
Abortion rights would be guaranteed if the amendment passes on Nov. 8. A 1931 state law makes it a crime to perform most abortions, but the law was suspended in May and a judge this week followed up by striking it down as unconstitutional.
Though appeals of that decision are likely, the law would be trumped if voters approve the amendment in the fall election.
There are political implications beyond the ballot question.
