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Beth LeBlanc

Michigan Gov. Whitmer bans extradition of out-of-state residents seeking abortions

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed an executive order blocking the extradition of individuals who travel from states' outlawing abortion to Michigan to obtain an abortion.

The order also would block the extradition of any Michigan abortion providers who assisted in the abortion.

Whitmer said in a statement that the executive order would assure Michigan visitors have access to abortion "without fear of extradition."

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