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Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down 176-year-old state abortion ban

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down a state abortion law that was adopted in 1849 in a 4-3 landmark decision. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

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  • Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down a 176-year-old abortion ban in a 4-3 decision. 22s
  • The overturned law, enacted in 1849, made most abortions a felony. 36s
  • Elective abortion remains legal in Wisconsin up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. 54s
  • The case stemmed from a 2022 lawsuit filed after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned national abortion rights. 1m 18s
  • State officials say the ruling ensures continued access to reproductive health care. 1m 34s
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