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ACLU of Illinois Responds to Effort by Attorney General Lisa Madigan to Revive Dormant Mandatory Parental Notification Law Statement of Lorie A. Chaiten, Director, Reproductive Rights Project This is a sad day for the young women of Illinois. Attorney General Lisa Madigan has asked the federal court to allow her to enforce a parental notice of abortion law that is constitutionally deficient and harmful to young women and their families. The American Academy of Pediatrics - looking at what is best for young patients - opposes these kinds of abortion restrictions, recognizing that they are dangerous to the health and lives of young women. The AAP is joined in its opposition to such laws by every major medical organization, including the American Medical Association, the Society for Adolescent Medicine, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Public Health Association. Documented evidence shows that the vast majority of young women facing unwanted pregnancies consult with a parent, older sibling, religious advisor or a close family friend for decision-making guidance. When a young woman does not consult her parents, it is for good reason - often fear of physical and emotional abuse, harm to other family members and the prospect of being made homeless. We intend to vigorously oppose General Madigan's efforts to revive Illinois' dormant parental notice law in court and to take all possible steps to advance the best interests of Illinois' young women and their families. |
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Comments
Congratulations. i do not understand
Ms. madigan nor do i care to.
thank you so much for all you do. "parental notification" as ms madigan wants it is barbaric.You will hear from me soon.
Muriel Schnierow
Posted by: muriel Schnierow | January 23, 2007 11:33 AM
Please oppose any and all anti-abortion/anti-choice laws.
Thank you.
Posted by: Joe Jerz | January 31, 2007 10:51 AM
I do not agree with the mandatory parental notification legislation. I personally think the government, federal, state, or local, should refrain from imposing on individuals' very personal, and very private health care decisions...no matter what age you are. Especially when many young women could be in harm's way.
Posted by: Barbara Kramer | January 31, 2007 10:53 AM
As a father of a daughter, I fully support the Illinois' ACLU's vigorous opposition to General Madigan's efforts to revive Illinois' parental notice law for young women seeking to end an unwanted pregnancy.
Posted by: Lawrence M Detmer | January 31, 2007 11:00 AM
I feel that this would be a terrible setback and I am surprised that Lisa Madigan would revive such a law! It would mean that some young women would resort to methods that existed before Roe v Wade. Many died and many were unable to conceive after a botched abortion. Please let's not go back to the days of back alleys and unreputable
"doctors" and young women with no where to turn.
Posted by: Sandra Colton | January 31, 2007 06:36 PM
Young women who do not involve their parents need to be protected and deserve the same rights as older women.
Posted by: Adrienne Lesof | February 1, 2007 11:26 AM
A young woman should be able to make her own decision, if she does not ask for parental advice there is a GOOD reason. I was a victum of asking for parental advice, and it was a traumatic and devastating experience I will never forget!
Posted by: Carlyn Leeper | February 1, 2007 12:46 PM
Young woman parents should be notify when a child get an abortion. I think they should only be notified after the abotion has taken place to allow an accurate medical history to be keep by the parents. When you go to the doctor and give wrong information sometimes this could cause a life threating health issue.
Posted by: Lender | February 1, 2007 05:57 PM
I find it hard to believe that Lisa Madigan would want to deny women their rights to private actions. It's a shame a young woman would not be able to confide in her parents beforehand, but she shouldn't be forced to do so.
Thank you.
Posted by: Barbara R. Csakai | February 10, 2007 12:43 PM