Federal Appeals Court Further Delays Justice in Jane Doe Case
For Immediate Release: Oct. 20, 2017
Federal Appeals Court Further Delays Justice in Jane Doe Case
New York, NY — Planned Parenthood Federation of America released the following statement after a federal appeals court further delayed Jane Doe’s access to safe, legal abortion.
Statement from Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America
It is an outrage that the Trump Administration stepped in to block Jane Doe from her constitutional right to safe, legal abortion. This additional delay sets a dangerous precedent in disregarding constitutional rights. The lack of humanity and empathy in these decisions is abhorrent. Everyone deserves access to basic health care regardless of their age, income, or immigration status.
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