A constitutional convention to limit abortion rights? Democrats push back on DeBoyer suggestion

Michigan Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay Township), the Republican lieutenant governor nominee and running mate to U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) faced backlash from Democrats and reproductive rights groups after he floated the idea of re-introducing limits on abortion in Michigan via a constitutional convention.

At a news conference Tuesday, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Democratic lieutenant governor nominee, called the remarks shocking. During a Saturday event in Battle Creek, DeBoyer proposed banning abortion …