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Brad Schimel: “This issue [abortion] belongs in the hands of the voters of…”

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

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Newsmaker Sunday 3 9 2025

Published | Video Starts at 14:35

But when I put the robe on, my personal views are utterly irrelevant. It would be arrogant for me to suggest that I should make this decision for the voters of Wisconsin. This issue [abortion] belongs in the hands of the voters of Wisconsin. No judge should make this decision for them. And I will respect the will of the voters when I decide that. And any other issue, no doubt Act 10 is going to come up before you. (14:35–14:40)

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Asserts that the decision on abortion should be made by Wisconsin voters.

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