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Brad Schimel: “It was a validly passed law. I don't believe that it…”

Featuring: Brad Schimel, Republican | Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge, Waukesha County

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Published | Video Starts at 07:12

But what I said next was that there's a real question as to whether that law reflects the will of the people of Wisconsin now. And today, let's talk about abortion. So you believe the 1849 law is valid? It was a validly passed law. I don't believe that it reflects the will of the people of Wisconsin today. Judge, do you believe that law is valid today, the 1849 law? Well, Matt, this is an issue that's pending before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. (07:12–07:19)

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Asserts that the 1849 abortion law was validly passed but does not reflect current public opinion in Wisconsin.

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