Statement By Right To Life Of Michigan President Amber Roseboom On Ruling Placing A Preliminary Injunction On Michigan’s Long-Standing Informed Consent Law

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Anna-Marie Pluymert,
Director of Education and Communications
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June 26, 2024

Women in Michigan should be on notice. The reckless ruling by Judge Sima G. Patel prevents enforcement of the 24-hour waiting period and informed consent for abortion law and now allows for non-physicians to perform abortions. This dangerous move comes on the heels of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and her Democratic allies in Lansing removing common-sense health and safety standards for abortion clinics. There is no question that women are at greater risk when they enter an abortion clinic today than they were a year ago.

This decision presents an immediate threat to women considering an abortion in our state. The 24-hour waiting period and informed consent law has been in place for more than 30 years, providing women seeking an abortion with medically accurate information, including common risks associated with the procedure. As a result of this dangerous development and disregard for patients’ rights, women in Michigan are no longer guaranteed access to important facts.

Beyond the immediate threat to women’s well-being, the ruling is an affront to democracy and the will of the people of Michigan. Unable to gain the votes needed to overturn the 24-hour waiting period and informed consent in the state legislature, activists appealed to the courts under Proposal 3 to strip these protections. Moreover, an overwhelming majority of voters (66%) support the 24-hour waiting period and informed consent.¹

1. Marketing Resource Group (MRG) conducted a poll of registered voters in the state of Michigan, April 8 – 11, 2024 (614 Sample/MOE 4%). ↩︎