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Reproductive Freedom

Few decisions are more personal and intimate, more properly private, or more basic to individual dignity and autonomy, than a woman's decision whether to end her pregnancy. A woman's right to make that choice freely is fundamental.

— U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry A. Blackmun, Thornburgh v. American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (1986)

Our mission is to ensure that every person can make informed, meaningful decisions about reproduction free from intrusion by the government. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, we aim to protect access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care, from sexuality education and family planning services, to prenatal care and childbearing assistance, to abortion counseling and services.

The ACLU of Idaho works in coalition with many other pro-choice organizations to safeguard women's right to choose.

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Protect Reproductive Freedom:   Take Issue, Take Charge Today. In recent years, we have witnessed an unprecedented attack on civil liberties with reproductive rights as a prime target. It is time to push back. Use this website to find out how you can join the ACLU's nationwide effort to protect your reproductive freedom.

 

Press Releases

July 1, 2005                  ACLU Victory - Court Strikes Third Attempted Parental Consent Law

April 18, 2005               ACLU Challenges Third Attempted Parental Consent Law

March 28, 2005            US Supreme Court Declines to Review Second Attempted Parental Consent Law

September 12, 2003    ACLU Urges Appeal Court to Strike Parental Consent Law

June 23, 2000              ACLU Sues to Block Parental Consent Law

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The Inception Deception:  'Partial-Birth' Ploy Threatens Abortions, Forces Legal Challenges
by Sharon Lerner

 

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