Taylor has spent her career fighting to protect the rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites, while Justice Rebecca Bradley once again votes to take rights away
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision in Kaul v. Urmanski, concluding that Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion ban, which, if implemented, would prohibit abortion in almost every circumstance, is unenforceable. In response, Judge Chris Taylor released the following statement:
“Throughout my career as an attorney, legislator, and judge, I have been committed to ensuring that everyone has access to justice and that our courts protect the fundamental rights of all Wisconsinites. Today’s decision by the majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court correctly renders Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban unenforceable, protecting an individual’s right to make their most personal, private decisions about their bodies and their lives.
“In contrast to the majority opinion, Justice Rebecca Bradley’s dissent constitutes an unhinged political rant, devoid of reasoned legal analysis. Using politically charged language unsuited for any judge, let alone a Supreme Court justice, Justice Rebecca Bradley continues to be more concerned with forcing her own right-wing agenda onto the people of our state than protecting our most basic constitutional rights and freedoms. Clearly, the people of Wisconsin deserve more in a Supreme Court justice.
Justice Rebecca Bradley has previously railed against access to reproductive health care and even advocated for allowing women to be denied their birth control prescriptions at the pharmacy counter, equating using birth control to committing “murder.”
In contrast, Judge Taylor has spent her thirty-year legal career facilitating access to justice and protecting people’s rights and freedoms. Judge Taylor was first appointed to the Dane County Circuit Court in 2020, before being elected to that position the following year. In 2023, she was elected by voters in 24 counties to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, where she currently serves.
Prior to joining the bench, Judge Taylor served nearly a decade in the Wisconsin State Assembly, where she used her legal training to protect and enhance people’s rights, strengthen our democracy, and ensure access to affordable health care and fair wages. She was previously an attorney and policy director for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, where she defended constitutional rights and advocated for improved healthcare access. She began her legal career practicing law in the private sector.
