You can
read the brief here.
These women's testimonies
support South Dakota's findings that the consequences of abortion include severe depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and attempts, and substance abuse.
Planned Parenthood is arguing that abortion has no such negative consequences, and that women considering abortion should not be informed of such potential consequences.
The case will be heard by the
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, who two years ago upheld a statute requiring women to be informed in writing that abortion terminates the life of a human being. The Eighth Circuit Court referenced Operation Outcry testimony in upholding the statute, citing the Supreme Court opinion that
cited The Justice Foundation's brief while upholding the partial-birth abortion ban.
This case has the potential
to go all the way to the Supreme Court. This brief and case play a vital role in a decision that will be pivotal in setting precedent to protect women from the harm caused by abortion.
