Michigan was to be a ‘haven state’ for abortion. It didn’t happen

Waiting lists stretched for weeks at abortion clinics in Michigan in 2022, as residents in states that banned the procedure scrambled for services in ‘haven states.’ Today, some Michigan clinic owners say they struggle to stay open as more patients seek abortion resources online.

By: Robin Erb

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: July 31, 2026

Words: 1,545

Last Updated: 8 hours, 32 minutes ago

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Michigan, where abortion remained legal in 2022, was predicted to be a ‘haven state’ for patients seeking abortions.
For a while, clinics saw a surge in out-of-state patients
Now, business has slowed — so much so that brick-and-mortar clinics may struggle to stay open

At Michigan’s abortion clinics, phones were ringing, appointment books were full and patients were waiting — sometimes for weeks — to see a doctor.

It was 2022. The US …

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