Where Michigan stands after a tumultuous day for abortion rights

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : If it's with Planned Parenthood, the organization insists that you should.
51% : She, like many other public health officers, considers abortion a vital health care service.
50% : But prosecutors elsewhere, including those in Kent, Jackson and Macomb counties have said they'll review any case brought to them by law enforcement.
49% : In a statement, Planned Parenthood of Michigan President and CEO Paula Greer Thornton said the organization's doors would stay open in spite of the Court of Appeals decision.
48% : Ultimately, there are two avenues that will have the biggest impact on abortion in the state: the Michigan Supreme Court and a petition drive to let voters change the Michigan Constitution.
47% : In April, Planned Parenthood of Michigan sued Attorney General Dana Nessel, asking a court to determine the 1931 law violates the state Constitution and that Michigan's Constitution guarantees the right to an abortion.
46% : After the Court of Appeals decision, Whitmer and other supporters of abortion rights vowed to explore every legal avenue available to ensure abortion remained safe and accessible.
45% : In May, Michigan Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher issued an order, called an injunction, that sought to block enforcement of that law in the event Roe was overturned.
42% : But representatives for Planned Parenthood argued the decision was wrong, saying they were exploring legal options while stressing the order did not take effect for 42 days.

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