Opponents of the amendment are reportedly trying to label it an 'anything goes' abortion initiative, writes ConnCarroll. They are right about what the amendment would do. I don't know if they have the right messaging.
Michigan Democrats have succeeded in getting an initiative placed on this fall’s ballot that would effectively legalize all abortions. But that isn’t how Democrats are describing the initiative. They want you to believe that their proposed amendment to Michigan’s constitution would merely “codify Roe v. Wade.” That is, the amendment would reinstate for Michigan the constitutional right struck down by the federal Supreme Court.
"...A state interest is “compelling” only if it is for the limited purpose of protecting the health of an individual seeking care consistent with accepted clinical standards of practice and evidence based medicine, and does not infringe on that individual’s autonomous decision making.” There is no way any regulation of abortion would survive this constitutional amendment.
Second, look at the definition of “compelling” state interest. Notice that it only mentions the health “of an individual seeking care.” The baby is never mentioned. The amendment makes it impossible for the legislature to pass any legislation designed to protect the lives of babies in utero. By the definition of this amendment, no unborn baby's life can ever be a “compelling” interest of the state.
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