Michigan Governor Calls for Repeal of Statute Outlawing Abortion

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state's Democratic electors at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on Dec. 14, 2020. Carlos Osorio/AFP via Getty Images

LANSING, Mich.—Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer today urged the Republican-controlled state legislature to repeal a state law banning abortion.

Whitmer stated in a press release, “I call on the legislature to send (Democrat) Senator Erika Geiss’ bill that repeals our nearly century-old ban on abortion to my desk. I have always stood with those fighting for their right to choose, and will not stop now.”