Wisconsin Supreme Court Debates Future of 1849 Abortion Ban

The Wisconsin Supreme Court appears likely to rule against enforcing an 1849 law banning most abortions, following the overturning of Roe v Wade. The court, now with a liberal majority, is considering whether the old law was impliedly repealed by subsequent abortion regulations. Justice Janet Protasiewicz's election shifted the court's ideological balance, and the case has become a focal point in Wisconsin's political landscape. The court's decision could impact the legal status of abortion in the state, with arguments highlighting the law's lack of exceptions for rape, incest, and health concerns.