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Girl, 13, argues right to abortion
Posted by Nature Leseul on 4/30, 9:55am
“‘Why can't I make my own decision?’

“That was the blunt question to a judge from a pregnant 13-year-old girl ensnared in a Palm Beach County court fight over whether she can have an abortion.

“‘I don't know,’ Circuit Judge Ronald Alvarez replied, according to a recording of the closed hearing obtained Friday.

“‘You don't know?’ replied the girl, who is a ward of the state. ‘Aren't you the judge?’”
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