Judge suspends state’s dormant 1931 abortion ban
DETROIT (AP) — A judge on Tuesday suspended Michigan’s dormant ban on abortion, saying it likely violates the state constitution.
The law, which makes it a crime to assist in an abortion, has been on the books since 1931. But it has had no practical effect since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion in 1973.
The Supreme Court, however, could overturn that decision by summer, leaving abortion issues for each state to decide.
Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher granted a preliminary injunction sought by Planned Parenthood of Michigan.
“After 50 years of legal abortion in Michigan, there can be no doubt but that the right of personal autonomy and bodily integrity enjoyed by our citizens includes the right of a woman, in consultation with her physician, to terminate a pregnancy,” the judge said.
Gleicher said other Michigan laws regulating abortion will remain in full effect.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, called the decision a victory.
The lawsuit by Planned Parenthood, which performs abortions, is one of two legal challenges in the state. Whitmer, who supports abortion rights, has asked the Michigan Supreme Court to bypass lower courts and declare the 91-year-old law unconstitutional.
Webinar to discuss ‘Name, Image, and Likeness of College Athletes’ June 16
The Intellectual Property Committee of the Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, will present an online program on “Name, Image, and Likeness of College Athletes: Is It Now Legal to Pay College Athletes?” Thursday, June 16, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Guest speaker Jaime M. Miettinen, adjunct professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and owner of Miettinen Law PLC, will explore the recent changes in the law, particularly the ability of college athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”).
Attendees will learn about the recent Supreme Court case of NCAA v. Alston; the asset of Name, Image, and Likeness and how college athletes can now monetize this right; new legislation in Michigan that prohibits universities and the NCAA from preventing college athletes from monetizing their NIL; how universities and alumni are using NIL in recruiting to attract the best athletes.
The webinar is free for FBA members and non-members can attend for $7. To register, visit, www.fbamich.org and click on events. The Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Questions can be directed to Christopher G. Darrow at darrow@darrowmustafa.com or 248-864-5961.
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