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Abortion rights group files lawsuit to expand access to reproductive care in Michigan
Feb 13, 2024 | By Kyle Kaminski in The 'Gander
Michiganders took decisive action when they voted to enshrine the right to reproductive freedom into the state Constitution in 2022. But according to a lawsuit filed against the state this month, there’s still more work to be done to ensure meaningful access to care.
The Center for Reproductive Rights filed a lawsuit last week on behalf of Northland Family Planning Centers and Medical Students for Choice against Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, state Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel, and Marlon Brown, the acting director of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs…
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