Michigan has voted to add an amendment to its state constitution by a margin of more than 10 points that will allow abortion up to 24 weeks, according to multiple outlets.
With 84% of votes counted, Fox 2 Detroit has Prop 3 passing with a 55.5% to 44.5% margin. The New York Times, with 85% of votes reported, has Prop 3 passing by the same margin.
Prop 3 would amend the Michigan state constitution to ensure that abortion is a constitutionally protected procedure. The measure only allows the state to regulate abortion after the unborn child reaches viability, at about 24 weeks gestation. Under Prop 3, the state is also not allowed to penalize doctors who perform abortions. Read more…
