Doe v. Mundy

DECISION and ORDER

MYRON L. GORDON, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

The plaintiffs have brought this action under 28 U.S.C. § 1343 and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 on behalf of themselves and a class, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against the policy of Milwaukee County General Hospital (MCGH) precluding the performance of elective abortions. Jane Doe I commenced this action, and Jane Doe II subsequently became an additional named plaintiff. Both were pregnant at the time of their entry into this action, and neither had sufficient funds of her own to pay for an abortion. Both sought to obtain…