In Teen Vogue, If/When/How’s Mariko Miki and Jessica Goldberg take on the Jane Doe case wherein the federal government attempted to stop an immigrant teen from accessing abortion care, and unpack what it means for 37 states to require young people get a parent’s permission, or notify a parent, before they access abortion care.
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Teen Vogue: Why You Shouldn't Need a Parent's Permission for Abortion Care
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