The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments on the validity of an 1849 abortion ban, adopted pre-Civil War. Attorney General Josh Kaul challenges the law, while District Attorney Joel Urmanski supports enforcement.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit asking if a constitutional right to abortion exists in the state. Abortion rights advocates are seen as having a good chance to prevail, with the Wisconsin Supreme Court leaning more progressive. A ruling is not expected yet for some weeks.