While many of us believe the human right to life should be inalienable and respected in every location alike, the unfortunate truth is that it is not.
For example, the level of protection given to a preborn baby can depend greatly on the particular state in which his or her mother happens to live.
The good news is that Supreme Court cases such as Planned Parenthood v. Casey have upheld a state’s right to impose restrictions on abortion.
Furthermore, there is a great deal of research to indicate that various state restrictions that have been passed since have been successful in reducing abortions.
There are a great variety of different types of laws that place restrictions on abortion, and these include…
- Women’s Right-To-Know Laws
- Record-Keeping Requirements for Abortion Clinics
- Parental Consent/Notification Laws
- Safety Regulations for abortion clinics
- Physician-Only Requirements
- Protection of Unborn Victims of Violence Laws
Unfortunately not all states have these laws, but many within the pro-life movement believe these laws are a huge step forward for protecting the rights of the preborn, and helping make abortion unthinkable.
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References
[1] Americans United for Life. (2008). Defending Life 2008. 3rd ed. Chicago, Il: Americans United for Life, 2008. Print.
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