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Kristin Lyerly: “Here in Wisconsin, we still have a law from 1849 that's one…”

Featuring: Kristin Lyerly, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House Wisconsin, District 8

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Joel Brennan on Running for Wisconsin Governor: Healthcare, Housing, and Why He Jumped In Late

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We've lost over half of our rural obstetrical units in the last 20 years. Which takes me to my next question. And you knew this was coming. You have said abortion is health care. Here in Wisconsin, we still have a law from 1849 that's one year younger than the state itself that is on the books that could rear its ugly head again. Do you support full repeal of this 1849 criminal abortion ban? And if so, what's the legislative strategy to get there? Well, the legislature. The answer first is yes, absolutely. (25:49–26:01)

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Asserts that Wisconsin has a law from 1849 related to abortion that is still active.

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