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 access to contraception under Republican President Donald Trump, said she's been receiving threats after her comments spread across the internet this week.
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.
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.
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.
‘Never to have pregnancy in Trump’s America’: US lawmaker Laurie Pohutsky undergoes voluntary sterilization over concerns about Donald Trump’s policies
Michigan Rep. Laurie Pohutsky revealed she underwent sterilization, expressing concerns over reproductive healthcare under Trump's policies. Her announcement at a rally highlighted fears of restricted reproductive rights.
Democratic lawmaker says she became ‘voluntarily sterile’ over Trump policies
I refuse to let my body be treated as currency by an administration that only sees value in my ability to procreate,’ she told the crowd in Lansing
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