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Florida court rules teen ‘not old enough’ to have an abortion | Florida

Florida court rules that pregnant girl will not be allowed to have an abortion on Monday.

16-year-old originally filed for an abortion, citing that she student and unemployment as reasons why she is not ready to have baby.

The court ruled that she was not mature enough to decision have an abortion preventing her from getting it one.

“The Court of First Instance found based on on consistent presentation below that the Applicant has not established clear and strong evidence that she was mature enough to decide whether to terminate her pregnancy.” decision read.

Despite the fact that the teenager filed an appeal against the decision, the appellate court upheld the decision of the lower court decision.

In order to for underage to have an abortion in Florida, they must provide a doctor with written consent from parent or legal guardian, or request a waiver. The teenager explained to her father can’t help her and that her “guardian is fine”. with what kind [she] wants to do.”

in court documents, one Judge Scott Makar acknowledged that the trial judge viewed “this case as very close call”.

He said: “The record shows that the minor was aware of the relevant considerations. in termination of pregnancy with with four other normative factors. She did a Google search and looked at the brochure (which she and family participant received from her visit to the medical clinic) to get an idea of ​​her medical options and their consequences.

A teenager’s case result of United States Supreme Court in June dismisses Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that gave Americans the constitutional right to abortion. abortion law now left up to the states. Since the Supreme Court decision Florida has banned abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy without exception for rape or incest.

However, Florida’s abortion laws are less restrictive than neighboring states, including South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, which have either banned abortions after six weeks or at all.

At the moment, the teenager cannot access abortion in her home condition and should keep the pregnancy.

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