Not according to her own statement--- the guardian is supportive.
If the guardian actually refused THEN the judicial bypass process could come into effect.
These parental consent/bypass laws are pretty standard across the country. The notion that abortion should be treated as an exception to medical consent requirements is unacceptable to the vast majority of Americans.
The girl presented herself to the court without an attorney. I doubt that any 16 year old could negotiate the filing process, represent herself and negotiate an appeal on her own. Any attorney in Florida would have simply secured a waiver from the legal guardian and sent the girl home to get her abortion.
My suspicion is that she was being guided by activists who believed she might be able to overturn the 2020 Parental Consent Act. Don't misunderstand me that is a legitimate way to challenge laws.
Exactly my point. The judge should have dismissed the case until such time as the judicial bypass was legally needed.
The court's logic may be bound to the logic (or lack thereof) of the law as it is written.
First off, why can't she make this decision herself? Second she has an appointed guardian by the State, maybe that person refuses to give consent?
Not according to her own statement--- the guardian is supportive.
If the guardian actually refused THEN the judicial bypass process could come into effect.
These parental consent/bypass laws are pretty standard across the country. The notion that abortion should be treated as an exception to medical consent requirements is unacceptable to the vast majority of Americans.
https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/parental-involvement-minors-abortions
If the guardian was truly supportive, why not provide documentation to the court to bypass court review?
Even without guardian support, the court's logic makes little sense. Incapable to decide on abortion, capable enough for parenthood.
The girl presented herself to the court without an attorney. I doubt that any 16 year old could negotiate the filing process, represent herself and negotiate an appeal on her own. Any attorney in Florida would have simply secured a waiver from the legal guardian and sent the girl home to get her abortion.
My suspicion is that she was being guided by activists who believed she might be able to overturn the 2020 Parental Consent Act. Don't misunderstand me that is a legitimate way to challenge laws.
Exactly my point. The judge should have dismissed the case until such time as the judicial bypass was legally needed.
The court's logic may be bound to the logic (or lack thereof) of the law as it is written.