PPWI Statement on WI Supreme Court Action

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s petition for original action and will consider the question of a state constitutional protection for bodily autonomy, including the right to abortion.

The following is a statement from Michelle Velasquez, Chief Strategy Officer, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.

“PPWI knows the issue of abortion access and bodily autonomy is of statewide importance and we are grateful the Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take this case.

Wisconsinites need and deserve resolution to the questions before the court. With continued attacks on abortion, as well as other sexual and reproductive health care like contraception, gender affirming care, and IVF, protecting access to abortion and establishing protections for bodily autonomy is essential to ensuring everyone can make decisions about their reproductive health and lives.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will continue to provide abortion care services at our Water Street Health Center in Milwaukee, Madison East Health Center, and Sheboygan Health Center. We will continue essential work to help protect and expand reproductive freedom in Wisconsin so that everyone who needs comprehensive reproductive health care in our state can get the nonjudgmental and compassionate care they deserve.”

Patients who wish to learn more about accessing abortion care at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, or who would like to schedule an appointment, can do so here: www.ppwi.org

Link to the order is here: PPWI v Urmanski

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.