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Madsen V. Women's Health Center, Inc.: The Constitutionality Of Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones, Jennifer Wohlstadter Sep 2010

Madsen V. Women's Health Center, Inc.: The Constitutionality Of Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones, Jennifer Wohlstadter

Golden Gate University Law Review

This note will discuss the new standard introduced by the United States Supreme Court, the Court's rationale behind its introduction, and the standard's application to the facts of Madsen. Next, the author will explore how this standard will influence the decisions arid injunctions already implemented by state courts and how the standard may result in reduced protection for women's reproductive rights. Finally, the author will explain why the states' interest in protecting clinic access is strong enough to justify the continued use of buffer zones despite the stricter standard courts must apply.


American Academy Of Pediatrics V. Lungren: California's Parental Consent To Abortion Statute And The Right To Privacy, Michael Grimm Sep 2010

American Academy Of Pediatrics V. Lungren: California's Parental Consent To Abortion Statute And The Right To Privacy, Michael Grimm

Golden Gate University Law Review

This comment will discuss the background right to privacy jurisprudence, examine the grounds under which the court of appeal decided the case, and review appellants' and respondents' arguments. Based upon the opposing parties' arguments and controlling precedent, the author will explain why the California Supreme Court should affirm the court of appeal's decision.