The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan has dismissed a lawsuit (PDF) filed by anti-abortion plaintiffs, including Right to Life of Michigan, which sought to strike down the right to reproductive freedom under multiple provisions of the U.S. Constitution. The Department of Attorney General filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in January 2024 on behalf of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

“Medical decisions belong to individuals and their doctors, not politicians and special interest groups,” Nessel said. “This ruling is a reminder that our Constitution and the will of Michigan voters cannot be struck down because anti-abortion individuals don’t like the outcome. My office will continue to defend Michiganders against attempts to roll back their rights and protect bodily autonomy.”