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Article: Planned Parenthood Applauds Court's Action to Block Unconstitutional Abortion Ban

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November 6, 2003
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-- Leading Reproductive Health Organization Believes Women, in Consultation with Their Doctors, Should Make Critical Health Care Decisions - Not Politicians --

"Planned Parenthood Federation of America applauds today's ruling to halt implementation of this dangerous and reckless abortion ban. Today's ruling in PPFA v. Ashcroft will allow doctors in Planned Parenthood health centers nationally to perform necessary medical procedures without the threat of legal action. This unconstitutional law denies women, in consultation with their doctors and families, the right to make decisions about their own health.

"Thankfully, the court understood the immediacy of this situation

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