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A History of Wisconsin's Abortion Laws

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How Wisconsin's abortion laws have changed from 1849 to 2022.

"Here & Now" reporter Nathan Denzin explains how Wisconsin's abortion laws have changed from the 1849 statute prohibiting most abortions up to the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision to end constitutional protections.

07/01/2022 | Rating TV-G

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Here & Now opening for July 1, 2022

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Clip: S2100 Ep2101 | 17s | The introduction to the July 1, 2022 episode of Here & Now. (17s)

Illinois, Wisconsin and Out-of-State Abortions

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Clip: S2100 Ep2101 | 5m 15s | Julie Uhal of Planned Parenthood of Illinois on providing abortions to Wisconsin patients. (5m 15s)

A Lawsuit Takes On Wisconsin's 1849 Abortion Ban

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Clip: S2100 Ep2101 | 6m 35s | Attorney General Josh Kaul on a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's 1849 abortion law. (6m 35s)

Medical Care During Pregnancy and Abortion Law

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Clip: S2100 Ep2101 | 15m 18s | Dr. Amy Domeyer on Wisconsin's abortion ban and physicians caring for pregnant patients. (15m 18s)

Wisconsin DAs and Prosecuting Abortion Cases

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Clip: S2100 Ep2101 | 5m 16s | La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke on enforcing Wisconsin's abortion laws. (5m 16s)

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