Rashida Tlaib on Abortion

	Rashida Tlaib on Abortion

Endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice America

NARAL Pro-Choice America today announced its endorsement of Rashida Tlaib for Michigan's 13th Congressional District. "Rashida Tlaib has been a fighter and an advocate for women and families throughout her career in the Michigan legislature and we are proud to endorse her," said the president of NARAL Pro-Choice America. "Rashida is the pro-choice advocate Michigan's women and families deserve in Congress. We are proud to support her election this November." Source: NARAL Pro-Choice America 2018 Endorsements for MI-13 House , Sep 12, 2018

Don't make partial-birth abortion a criminal offense

Legislative Summary:The partial-birth abortion ban act: An individual who knowingly performs a partial-birth abortion and kills a human fetus is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for up to 2 years, or a fine up to $50,000.00, or both. It is not a violation if, in the physician's reasonable medical judgment, a partial-birth abortion is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life. The spouse of the mother at the time of the partial-birth abortion, or either parent of the mother if the mother has not attained the age of 18, may file a civil action against the physician.

Legislative Outcome: Rep. Tlaib voted NAY; passed Senate 29-8-1, Sept. 21; passed House 75-34-0, Sept. 28; signed by Gov. Snyder, Oct. 11

Source: Michigan Legislative voting records on SB160 , Sep 28, 2011

Pro-choice, according to PVS survey.

Tlaib supports the PVS survey question on abortion rights

Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Abortion: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?' PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."

Source: PVS Survey 18PVS-1 on Aug 1, 2018

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