Governor Granholm Gets It Too!

by Gretchen Borchelt, Senior Counsel
National Women’s Law Center

Last Friday, there was another veto of a state’s attempt to copy the federal ban upheld in Gonzales v. Carhart. This time, it was in Michigan and the veto came courtesy of Governor Jennifer Granholm. I’ve covered these copycat bills before, so just a quick reminder: anti-choice lawmakers want state versions of the federal law so that they can bring state enforcement mechanisms to bear. The state versions also often have harsher penalties than the federal law.

According to reports, Governor Granholm vetoed the measure because it did not include an exception for the woman’s health. At least she – unlike certain members of Congress and the Supreme Court – is dedicated to protecting women’s health.