Overview

• A new report highlights the trauma and barriers faced by minors under Michigan's parental consent law for abortion.
• Advocates argue the law violates human rights and call for its immediate repeal.
• Judicial bypass process described as invasive, distressing, and often subject to judges' personal biases.
• Over 85% of minors involve a parent in their abortion decision, yet the law still imposes significant hurdles.
• Medical organizations agree that minors should not be required to involve parents in abortion decisions.