Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky expressed deep concern that reviving Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban would deny medical care, stating, 'I fear that what you are asking this Court to do is to sign the death warrants of women and children and pregnant people in the state.' She emphasized the potential human cost of such legislation, highlighting how it could compel medical professionals to withhold life-saving treatment for fear of prosecution. Karofsky's poignant remarks framed the legal argument surrounding the abortion ban as not just a matter of legality but a question of moral responsibility.
Justice Karofsky further criticized the implications of the proposed law, arguing, 'I can't think of anyone else other than pregnant people who are denied medical care under the law.' Her statement captured the essence of the debate, emphasizing the uniquely vulnerable position of those who may face dire health consequences under strict abortion regulations, particularly if they have experienced rape or incest.
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