Brown v Bd of Ed? But its much rarer to hear them attack the Supreme Court case that allowed married couples to use birth control of any kind, emergency or otherwise. Believe that married couples or anyone for that matter should NOT be allowed to use Birth Control of any kind. Also all wrongly decided & fringe war activism? Nessel asked. David Corn, Noah Lanard, and Dan Friedman. They are going to play the videos of that attorney general on the campaign stump making political promises that theyre going to arrest somebody and throw them in jail, and that case is going to be thrown out and that person is going to be acquitted.. They havent read The Federalist Papers. They won't be satisfied as long as it's possible for women to control ANY aspect of our fertility. But more important was the fact that each of the Michigan Republicans, upon learning about the ruling, expressed their disagreement with the court precedent. "How is it that a judge who can't say how or if she will apply the Constitution in her rulings is up for a seat on the Supreme Court?" Help Mother Jones' reporters dig deep with a tax-deductible donation. Despite over 250 state and local audits of those results which have confirmed President Joe Bidens more than 154,000 vote victory over former President Trump, persistent unproven claims of widespread voter fraud remain a core message for Republicans seeking office. In Shirvells and Mitchells demented worldview, cisgender women and other people who can get pregnant dont need access to birth control or abortion because theyll only have sex when they want to procreate. All we can do with this political right wing SCOTUS is for Democrats to win local elections to prevent this from happening. The Tulsa Race Massacre, as Told by the Great-Granddaughter of a Survivor, Berkeley Law Professor Eviscerates Sen. Josh Hawley at Post-Roe Hearing, What Liberties We Stand to Lose if Roe v. Wade is Overturned. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. When asked what they thought of the Griswold v. Connecticut decision, all three of the Republican candidates spoke critically of it, claiming that it was an issue of states rights. Because prayer in public schools. Griswold outlawed prosecuting married couples for using birth control. When the feds come and try to take our rights, we need to stand as citizens in Michigan and hold the line and protect states rights., While that drew a hearty round of applause from Fridays audience, it prompted a less than celebratory response from the woman all three candidates are hoping to replace this November. We need to stand in our borders. DePerno, who was involved in Arizonas sham audit by Trump supporters, was much more specific in what he wanted a forensic audit to include, saying that in addition to taking a deep dive into a computer system he also wants to examine the paper used in the voting machines. People would die. Again, I would have to look more into it and the reasoning behind it, but Im all about states rights and limiting federal, and especially federal, judicial activism., decisions were states right issues and predicted that the U.S. Supreme Court would rule that the privacy issue currently is unworkable.. WebThe three declared candidates for the GOP nomination to face incumbent Attorney General Dana Nessel in November met for a forum in Alpena Friday. , and were apparently ignorant of what the ruling entailed. Terrifying. Three in four respondents who were dissatisfied said it was because new abortion policies were too restrictive. Last month, DePerno sent out a graphic of Nessel in prison demanding to Lock her up in a fundraising pitch after she said that the fake Trump electors who attempted to enter the Michigan Capitol where the real Electoral College was meeting in December 2020 could be charged for violating the law. Griswold v. Connecticutdo you know the case? a moderator asked. We noticed you have an ad blocker on. Republicans want direct involvement in everything you do in the bedroom, current Democratic AG Dana Nessel said. You read that right. Not to defend them, but while they criticize the decision, they didn't say they thought it should be overturned. Upending access to medication would be "devastating for abortion care," one abortion rights activist said. The very idea is repulsive to the notions of privacy surrounding the marriage relationship,, was wrongly decided and criminalization of contraception is a states rights issue the legislature gets to vote on, what about, ? There were times when tragic things would happen and you had to conduct an investigation to protect the integrity of the system, he said. Are You Ready to Open a Child Care Business? Banning contraception is the next logical step after banning family planning which includes abortion. While that drew a hearty round of applause from Fridays audience, it prompted a less than celebratory response from the woman all three candidates are hoping to replace this November. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. While Leonard and Berman also said they disagreed with the governors nursing home policy, both indicated that they would conduct full investigations before deciding whether or not to press charges. During the event, a member of the audience asked the candidates, what their views were on the Supreme Court case. Fridays debate also tackled another issue that figures prominently in GOP politics, namely conducting a so-called forensic audit on Michigans 2020 election results. What's the state of child care in your state. Mother Jones was founded as a nonprofit in 1976 because we knew corporations and billionaires wouldn't fund the type of hard-hitting journalism we set out to do. All 3 Republicans running for Michigan Attorney General just stated that they oppose the ruling in Griswold v Connecticut which outlawed prosecuting married Minors can bypass parental consent laws for abortion by going to a judge, but new data shows they rarely succeed. The trio also made clear they would lift any state or federal COVID-19 mandates still in place when they take office, although most restrictions have already been lifted. Shirvell also stated incorrectly that some long-acting reversible contraceptive methods prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterine lining, which he said made them abortifacients. This is a right-wing dog whistle for the copper IUD, a device that can be used for emergency contraception and that craft store chain Hobby Lobby didnt want its insurance plan to cover under Obamacare because it wrongly believed it causes abortions. The two candidates are Ryan Kelley, a Republican candidate for governor, and Mike Detmer, a Republican running for state senate in Livingston County. duh. WebGriswold v. State of Connecticut, legal case, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 7, 1965, that found in favour of the constitutional right of married persons to use birth control. Gavin Newsom said in announcing the coalition of states. You must do both. They are still the same misogynist totalitarians they were a couple decades ago. In fact, its broader than that because it included canvassing and going out there and asking people who havent voted in 20 years and all of a sudden showed up in that election and ask them, Hey, was this you? Our republic can not function if 50% of our population no longer trusts that when they go to vote, its not going to count or its not going to be accurate.. Berman burnished his credentials on the issue by saying he sponsored a budget amendment for $5.5 million to conduct a forensic audit, which would include interviewing voters themselves. Citing a right to marital privacy,. This was hardly a pop quiz about an obscure ruling from the 19th century. After seeking clarification as to what the, decision was, Leonard was the first to respond. of those results which have confirmed President Joe Bidens more than 154,000 vote victory over former President Trump, persistent unproven claims of widespread voter fraud remain a core message for Republicans seeking office. Millions of adults are unsure if abortion pills and Plan B are legal where they live. She sent people to nursing homes against the medical advice of doctors who have said that it was dangerous. You read that right. States could also theoretically try to ban the use of birth control, or say that no insurance policy in the state would be required to cover birth control; both options would be very unpopular. cigaretteman; Dec 23, 2022; Off Topic; Replies 1 Contact Editor Susan Demas for questions: info@michiganadvance.com. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, a Democrat, it was terrifying that the three Republicans running for Michigan attorney general just stated that they oppose the ruling in, which outlawed prosecuting married couples for using contraception., Fridays debate also tackled another issue that figures prominently in GOP politics, namely conducting a so-called forensic audit on Michigans 2020 election results. Claude Delsol, conteur magicien des mots et des objets, est un professionnel du spectacle vivant, un homme de paroles, un crateur, un concepteur dvnements, un conseiller artistique, un auteur, un partenaire, un citoyen du monde. Why does the US have a large Catholic school system? We need to take state rights back. The very idea is repulsive to the notions of privacy surrounding the marriage relationship, the Courts opinion stated. The landmark decision, a rare opinion to invoke the Third Amendment, articulated a right to privacy that would go on to be cited in Roe v. Wade. After seeking clarification as to what the Griswold decision was, Leonard was the first to respond. That case is also fundamental to basically every privacy right that hasnt been cleaved away at the federal level. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. If Griswold was wrongly decided and criminalization of contraception is a states rights issue the legislature gets to vote on, what about Loving v VA? Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee, speaks during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson before the Senate Judiciary Committee, March 21, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Remind me, said Leonard, who was endorsed in December by Right to Life of Michigan. I know what happened because I did the work. WebGeneral election for Attorney General of Michigan Incumbent Dana Nessel defeated Matthew DePerno, Joe McHugh, and Gerald T. Van Sickle in the general election for The Michigan Advance is a nonprofit outlet featuring hard-hitting reporting on politics and policy and the best progressive commentary in the state. In fact, if there were ever charges brought against that individual, I can tell you the first thing the defense counsel is going to do. We dont. Also, I don't think Roberts, Kavanaugh and Barrett would ever vote to overturn the decision. IE 11 is not supported. This case, much like Roe v. Wade, I believe was wrongly decided, because this is, it was an issue that trampled upon states rights, Leonard said in response. Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily to have our top stories delivered directly to your inbox. This case, much like Roe v. Wade, I believe was wrongly decided, because it was an issue that trampled states rights and it was an issue that should have been left up to the states.. Oddly enough, during Friday nights debate in Michigan, it seemed none of the Republicans who want to serve as the state attorney general recognized the Griswold v. Connecticut case by name. But Jonathan Mitchell, the evil genius behind the Texas bounty hunter abortion ban, wrote this in a July 2021 legal brief to the court: the right to abortion that this Court invented in Roe v. Wade.And there are other court-imposed substantive due process rights whose textual and historical provenance are equally dubious. If the Supreme Court were to overturn Griswold, those rights would be left vulnerable. The same kind it's always been, they're just far more unhinged now that they think it's OK to be. Leonard, who admitted his ignorance about the ruling, wrongly purported that the Constitution was not involved in the forming of Griswold. And it says the court ruled that the Constitution did in fact protect the right of marital privacy against state restrictions on contraception. But Blackburn said she was left "shocked and confused" by Jackson's response. Steve Benen is a producer for "The Rachel Maddow Show," the editor of MaddowBlog and an MSNBC political contributor. Leonard said: This case, much like Roe v. Wade, I believe was wrongly decided because this isit was an issue that trampled upon states rights and it was an issue that should have been left up to the states. Berman said: Im all about states rights and limiting federal, and especially federal, judicial activism. And finally DePerno chimed in, saying that Griswold and Roe were states rights issues and predicted that the Supreme Court would find that the privacy issue currently is unworkable.. GOP Candidates in MI AG Race Say They Oppose Precedent on Right to Birth Control. Bostock v Clayton Co? DePerno, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump and is known for espousing conspiracy theories, then finished with a flourish. If you found the piece above useful, informative, or inspiring, please consider supporting Truthout with a tax-deductible donation. There are three Republican candidates running for Michigan Attorney General and, at a candidate forum on Friday, all three said that Griswold v. Connecticut, the 1965 Supreme Court case that found a right to privacy allowing married couples to use birth control, was wrongly decided and tramples on states rightsjust like Roe v. Wade, in their opinion. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Blackburn took issue with Jackson not specifying her judicial philosophy during hearings last year for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Stay informed, connected, and inspired in an ever-changing ECE landscape. One of the candidates even pulled out a phone to look it up during the debate. In the video, Blackburn questioned the fitness of Jackson, nominated by President Joe Biden last month to be the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice. I know how fraud occurred in this state, he said. Looking for fee assistance or respite care? When I look at a forensic audit, to me thats what a forensic audit would be doing, is protecting the integrity of this system. Last chance to become a member of CCAoA and save! President Joe Biden and his party appear eager to focus on so-called kitchen table issues such as unemployment and health care but election analysts believe its Republicans who are likely to capitalize on hot-button issues. Were proud to publish real news 365 days of the year, completely free of charge to our readers. You read that right.Terrifying. This is definitely a campaign promise I never imagined having to make., Our rights should be grounded in the Constitutions text and tradition, not a judges feelings,, , adding that Nessels comments indicated, in his mind, that she is a fringe culture war activist., Leonard, who admitted his ignorance about the ruling, wrongly purported that the Constitution was not involved in the forming of. Next up was Ryan Berman, a current state rep, who could be seen pulling out a mobile device while Leonard was speaking. I examined these systems. Any person thats running to be the chief law enforcement officials in the State of Michigan to stand here and say they are going to arrest someone on Day One, does not respect our system of justice, said Leonard. Following the surprising response from the three GOP candidates for Michigan attorney general on a nearly 60-year-old landmark U.S. Supreme Court The fact remains, however, that Republicans have some vulnerabilities of their own on social issues. As MI Attorney General, I will continue to defend the constitutional right to privacy and to ensure (and, oh my God, I cant believe I have to say this) your legal right to use contraceptives in our state, Nessel said. Seems the obvious response from women should be: no sex without contraception. 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