Crime & Justice

Twisted Florida Ruling Says Pregnant Teen Isn’t ‘Mature’ Enough for Abortion

FORCED BIRTH

An appeals court has upheld a decision to deny the parentless girl’s request to waive a state law requiring minors get parental consent for an abortion.

Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich 

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Justin Rohrlich

Justin Rohrlich

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