Planned Parenthood Federation: 5th Circuit Rules in Case Attempting to Block Young People in Texas From Confidentially Accessing Birth Control Under Title X
March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following statement on March 13, 2024:
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Yesterday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Deanda v. Becerra that the administration of Title X, which requires confidential access to birth control for minors, violated Deanda's right to consent to his minor daughters' medical treatment under Texas state law. However, the court held that, because the issue had not been properly raised, . . .
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Yesterday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Deanda v. Becerra that the administration of Title X, which requires confidential access to birth control for minors, violated Deanda's right to consent to his minor daughters' medical treatment under Texas state law. However, the court held that, because the issue had not been properly raised, . . .