On the recordMay 7, 2022
I refuse to enforce this draconian law that will endanger their lives and put in jeopardy the health, safety and welfare of the lives of each and every woman in the state of Michigan.
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Nessel expresses her refusal to enforce a strict abortion law that lacks exceptions and endangers women's lives.
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If you have an attorney general that just throws in the towel... then certainly, we will not have democracy in the state of Michigan.
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