Third District judge finds abortion law constitutional
October, 2012
2012
ANCHORAGE, Alaska: On October 8, 2012, Judge John Suddock upheld the state law requiring parents to be notified before a teen's abortion.[1]
2011
ANCHORAGE, Alaska: On Thursday September 8, Judge John Suddock of the Alaska Third District heard arguments from the state and Janet Crepps on behalf of Planned Parenthood. Their arguments focused on a new state law which requires that parents be notified if their child wants an abortion.[2]
Those challenging sections of the new law claim the language in the law is too vague. They also state that the 48-hour waiting period is too long and some girls will be discriminated against due to a lack of judicial resources in rural Alaska.[2]
After hearing both sides' arguments on Thursday, Judge Suddock said he would try to reach a quick decision.[2]
The lawsuit in question is expected to go all the way to the Alaska Supreme Court.[2]
2010
ANCHORAGE, Alaska: In December 2010, Judge Suddock allowed the law to go into effect after removing some of its provisions. He removed the sections calling for a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to five years for people who violated the law, and the provision allowing physicians to be liable for damages.[2]
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