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Dear Neighbors,
On Monday, a district court here in Minnesota struck down several bipartisan and long-standing pro-life laws in our state. This ruling is extremely disappointing and further illustrates the lengths that pro-abortion activists will go to make sure that Minnesota has little to no regulations that protect the safety and wellness of the unborn and women.
Here is a sampling of some of the provisions that were ruled unconstitutional:
- A law requiring abortions to be performed by physicians.
- A law requiring second and third-term abortion to be performed in hospital settings.
- A law imposing felonies for performing abortions outside of rules established by the Department of Health.?
- A law requiring parental notification for minors obtaining an abortion
You can read the full decision?here.
Let?s be clear, this is a radical step taken by an activist judge. Regardless of your stance on abortion, most Minnesotans agree that these commonsense regulations are important for the safety and wellbeing of women.
The state?s attorney general defends the constitutionality of state statutes and ours, Keith Ellison, has stated that his ?office is reviewing the decision.? Ellison has long held pro-abortion views.
Under Minnesota law, appellants have 30 days to appeal a judge's ruling.??
After the ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade in June, this action by a district court in Minnesota is a stark reminder that the pro-life movement must stay engaged in the process. As a pro-life life legislator, you can count on me to continue fighting for the rights of the unborn.
Staying in Touch
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to share your thoughts, questions, and concerns as it relates to state government. I can be reached at 651-296-4229 or via email at?[email protected].
Have a great day,
Glenn
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