Michigan Republicans are attempting to ram through an anti-choice bill packed full of regulations, which is both restrictive and invasive. The legislation is being pushed through at breakneck speed and it’s deemed the most extreme bill in the country — until 500 supporters of women’s reproductive health care swarmed the Michigan capitol in Lansing to protest - the bill is now tabled thanks to their activism.

When asked about the purpose of the legislation, co-sponsor State Rep. Mike Shirkey said:“Until we completely eliminate abortions in Michigan and completely defund Planned Parenthood, we have work to do.” So, none of the regulations now implemented in the anti-choice bill had anything to do with women’s health concerns — just their religiosity.

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