Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel blocks 24-hour abortion waiting period, citing conflict with state constitution guaranteeing abortion rights.

The judge blocks Michigan's 24-hour abortion waiting period, citing conflict with the 2022 voter-approved amendment to the state constitution guaranteeing abortion rights. Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel issued a preliminary injunction against the waiting period and other related provisions, stating they "force needless delay on patients after they are able to consent to a procedure."

June 25, 2024
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