Missouri AG Bailey Defends Rights of Unborn Children
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**Courageous Leadership: Missouri AG Upholds Protection for Unborn Life**
In a significant move for pro-life advocates, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has reaffirmed the state's commitment to safeguarding unborn lives even as a new voter-approved abortion amendment comes into effect.
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Bailey emphasized that despite the amendment's passage, state laws protecting life at fetal viability will remain enforceable.
In his three-page order, Bailey clarified that the language of Amendment 3 allows for regulations surrounding abortion procedures after viability, except when necessary to protect the life or health of the mother.
"First, under the express terms of the amendment, the government may still protect innocent life after viability," he stated firmly.
This ruling is crucial as it affirms the rights of parents, making it clear that their consent is vital when it comes to minors seeking abortions.
Bailey noted, "Parents' fundamental rights include the 'right to refuse' a procedure, but courts have never 'transmuted' this right to refuse into a right to obtain a procedure."
The Attorney General also pointed out that any future legal interpretations that might weaken protections for unborn children could lead to a resurgence of authority for officials to enforce stronger laws.
Supporters of pro-life measures have hailed this stance as a necessary defense of life, asserting that the rights of the unborn should not be ignored.
Bailey's commitment signals a resolute understanding of the moral and ethical imperatives that accompany the issue of life, resonating with many constituents who view the preservation of unborn rights as a hallmark of a just society.
As discussions around reproductive rights continue, the clarity provided by Missouri’s Attorney General demonstrates a dedication to both protecting vulnerable lives and upholding parental rights, ensuring that Missouri remains at the forefront of the national pro-life movement.
Sources:
theepochtimes.com
liveaction.org
toddstarnes.com
In a significant move for pro-life advocates, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has reaffirmed the state's commitment to safeguarding unborn lives even as a new voter-approved abortion amendment comes into effect.
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Bailey emphasized that despite the amendment's passage, state laws protecting life at fetal viability will remain enforceable.
In his three-page order, Bailey clarified that the language of Amendment 3 allows for regulations surrounding abortion procedures after viability, except when necessary to protect the life or health of the mother.
"First, under the express terms of the amendment, the government may still protect innocent life after viability," he stated firmly.
This ruling is crucial as it affirms the rights of parents, making it clear that their consent is vital when it comes to minors seeking abortions.
Bailey noted, "Parents' fundamental rights include the 'right to refuse' a procedure, but courts have never 'transmuted' this right to refuse into a right to obtain a procedure."
The Attorney General also pointed out that any future legal interpretations that might weaken protections for unborn children could lead to a resurgence of authority for officials to enforce stronger laws.
Supporters of pro-life measures have hailed this stance as a necessary defense of life, asserting that the rights of the unborn should not be ignored.
Bailey's commitment signals a resolute understanding of the moral and ethical imperatives that accompany the issue of life, resonating with many constituents who view the preservation of unborn rights as a hallmark of a just society.
As discussions around reproductive rights continue, the clarity provided by Missouri’s Attorney General demonstrates a dedication to both protecting vulnerable lives and upholding parental rights, ensuring that Missouri remains at the forefront of the national pro-life movement.
Sources:
theepochtimes.com
liveaction.org
toddstarnes.com
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