Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined reproductive freedom leaders in advocating against a ballot measure that would launch a constitutional convention in Michigan, arguing that it would open the door to removing constitutional protections for abortion access and reproductive rights, which were enshrined in the state constitution through a ballot measure in 2022. “This is not an […]

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed faced criticism for referring to a pregnant woman as 'an adult' or 'juvenile human' during a town hall at Western Michigan University while discussing abortion access. Conservative commentators and political opponents accused him of using dehumanizing language and avoiding the word 'woman' in his explanation, with some comparing his response unfavorably to that of Kamala Harris.

The 40 Days for Life campaign has started in 682 cities worldwide, including Kalamazoo, Michigan, where participants held a rain-soaked vigil to pray for the unborn and an end to abortion. In the Pacific Northwest, leaders from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Canada gathered in Seattle for a training workshop to prepare for the campaign, which includes recruiting vigil participants and legal briefings.

Michigan Democrat U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed stated that forbidding abortion reduces women to 'simply a carrying vehicle for a fetus that has not ever breathed air in the world.' He emphasized that the life of the mother cannot be curtailed by such a reduction and advocated for preventing unwanted pregnancies as the best way to prevent abortion.

Tierra Walker died after she couldn’t get an abortion. Her family is suing Ken Paxton.    Michigan Advance

The 2026 elections will be crucial in determining control of the Senate, with Republicans currently holding a slim majority of 53 seats to the Democrats' 47, and Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take control. Ten states—Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Texas—are identified as the most competitive Senate races, where pro-life voter turnout could significantly impact the election outcomes.

Reproductive Freedom for All (RFFA) is investing about $1 million into a direct voter contact campaign across three priority House districts in Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada ahead of the November midterm elections. The group aims to expand its outreach efforts in these key battleground districts.

Right to Life of Michigan urges a no vote on Proposal 1, the question of holding a Constitutional Convention to amend the state constitution on the November 3 ballot. The organization clarifies that abortion is not on the ballot and criticizes Democrats for misrepresenting the issue while emphasizing that any changes from a convention would require voter approval before ratification.

Since Roe fell, abortion advocates have hunted for new ways to keep training abortionists. One of them just found a home inside a public university's family medicine department. Michigan is now paying...

The Reproductive Health Access Project is offering a year-long abortion training fellowship to train primary care doctors to commit abortions.

As someone who recently found out I’m pregnant—whoo-hoo, six weeks!—I’m looking at this election through a new lens, with a fresh perspective on the kind of Michigan I want to help create for the next generation. John James is running … Read more › The post Whitt-en For Life: What This Election Means for the Next Generation appeared first on Right to Life of Michigan .

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, faces opposition from some Muslim voters at the Islamic Society of North America's annual conference due to his positions on abortion and LGBTQ rights. Despite these disagreements, some attendees expressed their intention to support him to improve their community's representation, comparing him to a 'male version' of Ilhan Omar. The conference took place in Detroit over Labor Day weekend, where El-Sayed delivered the marquee speech amid controversy over his past remarks, and some Muslim voters criticized the Republican Party and former President Trump on issues like foreign wars and the cost of living.

Michigan protected abortion rights. The FDA could still limit access. | Opinion    Detroit Free Press

Michigan was to be a ‘haven state’ for abortion. It didn’t happen    Bridge Michigan

Right to Life of Michigan wins injunction over hiring anti-abortion advocates    MLive.com

Federal judge grants injunction to anti-abortion groups in challenge to Michigan employment law    Michigan Advance

Anti-Abortion Groups Win Halt to Michigan’s Worker Anti-Bias Law    Bloomberg Law News

Pro-life groups say Michigan law could force hiring workers who support abortion    MLive.com

Michigan nonprofits sue over new abortion rights employment law    WLNS 6 News

GOP Gov. Candidates Endorsed By Anti-Choice Group as They Support Banning Abortion    Michigan Democratic Party

Federal court upholds Michiganders’ constitutional right to an abortion    The Michigan Independent

Sixth Circuit dismisses challenge to Michigan abortion protections -    Dailypress.net

Federal appeals court affirms dismissal of Right to Life challenge to Michigan abortion protections    Michigan Advance

Appeals court dismisses lawsuit targeting voter-approved abortion rights in Michigan constitution    michiganpublic.org

Court Nixes Bid to Stop Michigan Abortion Amendment Enforcement    Bloomberg Law News