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Josh Kaul: “I think as the law currently stands, the answer is no to…”

Featuring: Josh Kaul, Democratic | Attorney General of Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Attorney General Debate

Published | Video Starts at 34:42

Mr. Call. Do you believe the 1849 abortion ban opens the door to prosecuting Wisconsin women or doctors who cross state lines either to obtain an abortion or perform I think as the law currently stands, the answer is no to that question. The law specifically applies to actions in the state of Wisconsin. But when you heard Mr. Toney say he would enforce the law, whatever it is, he talked about exceptions for rape or incest, which don't exist in the current law. (34:42–34:51)

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Asserts that the 1849 abortion ban does not apply to actions outside Wisconsin.

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