Court Clears Way for Abortion Consent Law
From Times Wire Reports
A state law requiring girls younger than 18 to get a parent’s consent for an abortion is constitutional and may be enforced, a federal court ruled in Columbus.
The law, signed seven years ago but put on hold by litigation, also requires a woman seeking an abortion to meet with a doctor at least 24 hours before the procedure to get a description of the procedure, its risks and alternatives.
The American Civil Liberties Union had sued on behalf of Cincinnati Women’s Services. Attorneys are pondering an appeal.
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