Attorney General Kaul Statement on Circuit Court Decision that 1849 Law Does Not Apply to Abortions

December 5, 2023

By Wisconsin Department of Justice - Dec 5th, 2023 06:14 pm

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the following statement regarding Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper’s decision that Wis. Stat. 940.04 does not apply to consensual abortions.

“Freedom wins. Equality wins. Women’s health wins.

“This ruling is a momentous victory, and we are prepared to defend it—and reproductive freedom in Wisconsin.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Mentioned in This Press Release

People: Diane Schlipper, Josh Kaul

Government: Dane County Circuit Court

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