Natalie Hanson reports:
The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday found Montana’s law requiring parental consent for a minor’s abortion violates the right to privacy when making medical decisions.
The justices ruled the Parental Consent for Abortion Act of 2013 violates “the fundamental right of a minor to control her body and destiny” under the state constitution. They found the state failed to show how the act was tailored to promote parental rights, protect children from sexual victimization and ensure they make informed decisions.
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