ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A lawsuit that banded together pregnancy health centers, doctors and potential mothers in an effort to challenge Minnesota’s abortion access laws has been dismissed in district court after being challenged by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellion.
Minnesota abortion access lawsuit
What we know:
In November 2024, several pregnancy health centers, doctors and potential mothers collectively filed a lawsuit challenging Minnesota’s abortion law, arguing they are in violation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit included Women’s Life Care Center, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, and Dakota Hope Clinic, as well as, David Billings, MD, Dawn Schreifels, MD, and three unnamed mothers.
The lawsuit attempted a con