Not entirely sure. Here is what the article says:
“The Department of Children & Families is acting in accordance with what we believe is in the best interest of the child,” said Zoraya Suarez, a spokesman for the DCF. “If a child in our care requires any procedure that is prohibited by Florida statute, we cannot consent to that procedure.”
Not sure what that statute is.
Me neither. I haven't looked that far, and probably won't. Obviously, privacy is BS in this case since everybody knows the situation and what is going to transpire. But her lawyers are arguing before a judge that her best interests will be effected if she gets her way. Is the DCF going to force her to carry the baby to term?
Sad case, to be sure. Poor kids -- both of them, the 13 year old and the baby.
The girl's lawyers are arguing that under state law, a minor has the right to decide for herself if she will abort her child.
I am interested to read the rationale that comports with earlier Florida court decisions. It has to come fairly quickly.
Same subject is being discussed
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1393753/posts <- Here.
Just in case you are still following or interested.