The dynamic duo has already axed informed consent laws, the 24-hour waiting period, and even opened the door for non-doctors to perform abortions. Now Nessel’s back in court – this time to eliminate what might be one of the final speed bumps: coercion screening.

Asking if a woman is being forced into an abortion is discriminatory.

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What exactly is coercion screening? It’s a basic question required by state law: abortion providers must ask if a woman is being coerced into the abortion procedure. Seems like a no-brainer, especially when abuse or trafficking is a factor. But according to Nessel, that simple question is discriminatory under Michigan’s newly amended constitution that was achieved through Proposal 3.

New filing.

In a June 3rd filing in Northland v. Nessel, the Michigan AG asked the Michigan Court of Claims to reconsider its earlier decision that upheld the coercion provision, arguing that the requirement unfairly targets abortion patients. The court had disagreed, saying that the law on coercion questioning does not unduly burden abortion access.

However, Nessel says in her court document, “By enshrining a fundamental right to reproductive freedom in its Constitution and repealing archaic laws impeding access to abortion, Michigan has spoken: Reproductive healthcare – in all forms – is essential.”

To Michigan Democrats, reproductive freedom means zero oversight.

Nessel’s logic? “Women wishing to continue their pregnancy, those seeking management for a miscarriage, and men pursuing a vasectomy all may do so without this level of state interference,” Nessel said. “Michigan residents and their healthcare providers deserve the same freedom when it comes to the deeply personal decision to have an abortion. The people of Michigan have made clear that unequal treatment has no place in our state, and I will continue working to ensure that our laws reflect the constitutional standards that Michigan voters have demanded.”

Never mind that abortions often intersect with abuse, exploitation, or trafficking. Apparently, the reproductive freedom that the Democrats fought for now means no questions asked – literally.

From guardrails to greenlights.

If the court grants Nessel’s request, Michigan will have almost no remaining abortion-specific regulations in place – just a wide-open lane paved with a lot of dead babies and zero accountability.