A Michigan lawmaker underwent sterilization surgery for fear of Trump policies
LANSING, MI -- Standing in front of hundreds of protestors at the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 5, Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, D-Livonia, said she had surgery to become voluntarily sterile out of fear for how President Donald Trump’s administration could limit future reproductive health care access.
Michigan lawmaker's 'voluntary sterilization' over Trump spurs clamor, threats
Lansing — Michigan Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, a Democrat who revealed she underwent voluntary sterilization because of concerns over contraception access under Republican President Donald Trump, said she's been receiving threats after her comments this week spread across the internet.
Dem state lawmaker says she underwent 'voluntarily sterilization' to prevent pregnancy in 'Trump's America'
A Michigan Democratic state lawmaker revealed she has sterilized herself at a 50501 rally Wednesday because she did not want to become pregnant while Trump is president.
Michigan state rep reveals she voluntarily sterilized herself to avoid pregnancy under Trump
I refuse to let my body be treated as currency by an administration that only sees value in my ability to procreate,” the 36-year-old four-term congresswoman said.
Michigan state lawmaker faces backlash over sterilization decision
State Representative Laurie Pohutsky revealed she had permanent surgery preventing her from having children. She told FOX 2 the private decision, which was years in the making, was a result of fear looming from the Trump Administration.
Michigan Lawmaker Undergoes Sterilization to Avoid Pregnancy Under Trump
Michigan State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky told a crowd that gathered for the 50501 Movement that she underwent sterilization surgery.
Michigan legislator says she underwent sterilization to avoid pregnancy during Trump presidency
Michigan state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) said Wednesday that she underwent surgery earlier this year to become voluntarily sterile out of fear for the future of reproductive health care access with President Donald Trump back in office.
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