Fla. Blocks Teen's Abortion

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Judge orders pregnant 13-year-old to have
psychological evaluation before killing begins
The state of Florida's social services agency was granted a court order to block an abortion for a pregnant 13-year-old girl living in a state shelter, prompting an emergency appeal Wednesday by the ACLU. The state agency argued the 13 1/2-week pregnant girl is too young and immature to make an informed medical decision. A judge granted a temporary injunction and ordered a psychological evaluation.

Posted by Editor at April 28, 2005 10:30 AM