undocumented teen Archives

4th pregnant undocumented teen seeking an abortion released from federally funded shelter

January 16, 2018January 16, 2018

By Dave Andrusko The ACLU is reporting that “Jane Moe,” a pregnant 17-year-old undocumented teenager, was released from a federally funded shelter and transferred to the care of her sponsor on Sunday. This meant she was free to have an abortion, but as of this afternoon, the ACLU is not saying whether she has. The …

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Undocumented teen who aborted seeking mental health treatment

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017

Trump administration wishes to be able to share information with mental health providers By Dave Andrusko The Washington Times is reporting that “Jane Doe,” the undocumented teenager from Central America who underwent an abortion after a month-long legal standoff, “is now seeking mental health treatment,” according to new court documents filed by the Trump administration. …

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Appeals court panel promises quick decision in case of pregnant undocumented teenager

October 20, 2017October 20, 2017

By Dave Andrusko Editor’s note. This is, as they say, a developing story that might be updated as the day progresses. This morning a three-judge panel of the DC Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in the case of a pregnant undocumented 17 year old from Mexico whom the ACLU says should be allowed to …

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to allow undocumented teen to abort

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017

Compares abortion to having tonsils removed By Dave Andrusko Editor’s note. Since this story was first posted this morning, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington has stayed Wednesday’s ruling in order to hold a hearing Friday on the merits of the case. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan an Obama nominee, ordered …

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