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Will Ohio Down Syndrome Law Split the Circuit Courts, Provoke Supreme Court Review?

As the Supreme Court moves toward the end of its term having heard abortion cases involving admitting privileges and legal standing, a provocative question of potentially wide scope could be headed its way. The question is whether states may prohibit the eugenic practice of Down syndrome discrimination abortion, which occurs when an abortion is performed because a child has Down syndrome. The question has already drawn a powerful opinion from Justice Clarence Thomas, who wrote last year that the issue is still one of first impression after nearly five decades of abortion decisions.

Thomas M. Messner, J.D.

May 20, 2020

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Anti-Discrimination Laws in the Womb: New Momentum for Protection

Something interesting is afoot in recent disappointments for advocates of the right to life. In a series of cases that may test the appeal of a new jurisprudence on abortion, two federal appeals courts and the Supreme Court itself have turned aside attempts to enact a law banning disability discrimination abortions.

Charles A. “Chuck” Donovan

October 25, 2019

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Overview of Legislation and Litigation Involving Protections Against Down Syndrome Discrimination Abortion

Five states -- Indiana, Ohio, North Dakota, Louisiana, and Kentucky -- have enacted legislation to prohibit the eugenic practice of Down syndrome discrimination abortion.

Charlotte Lozier Institute

March 21, 2019

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Five-Month Abortion Limits: Executive Summaries of Charlotte Lozier Institute Papers

The following are papers published by the Charlotte Lozier Institute in the On Point, American Reports Series, or in a peer-reviewed journal on issues involving 20-week or five-month gestation abortions.

Charlotte Lozier Institute

December 17, 2018

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