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Reference Card: Minors' Access to Confidential Health Care in

All minors have the right to consent to confidential testing for pregnancy, as well as all medical and health services to treat pregnancySee more

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ACLU-PA Settles Lawsuit Over Unconstitutional

WebHARRISBURG - The ACLU of Pennsylvania and co-counsel Arnold & Porter announced details of a settlement today with Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) …

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PA DOC Sued on Behalf of Prisoners with Serious Mental Illness …

WebHARRISBURG, PA - The Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN) filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the unconstitutional treatment of prisoners with serious mental …

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PA Agrees to Expand Treatment for People with Severe Mental …

WebJune 15, 2017. HARRISBURG, PA - In a settlement agreement approved by a federal judge today, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has agreed to provide an …

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Lawsuit Alleges Many Defendants With Mental Illness Jailed for …

WebPennsylvania’s Wait Times for Competency Restoration Treatment May Be Longest in the Nation. PHILADELPHIA – The ACLU of Pennsylvania and the Washington D.C. law firm …

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“Do you have to tell my mom

WebYes, the clinician can give KR a pregnancy test without parental consent. Pennsylvania law provides “ [a]ny minor may give effective consent for medical and health services to …

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Reproductive Freedom ACLU Pennsylvania

WebSince 1920, the ACLU has recognized that personal privacy and reproductive freedom are among our most important constitutional liberties. The decision to have an …

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ACLU of PA to Push Public Safety and Health Initiatives in …

WebHARRISBURG - As the General Assembly’s abbreviated fall session started today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania stated its hope for the passage of several bills to enhance public safety and health.

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J.H. v. Miller (formerly J.H. v. Dallas) ACLU Pennsylvania

WebOn October 22, 2015, the ACLU of Pennsylvania and the Washington D.C. law firm Arnold & Porter filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of hundreds of people with severe …

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Disability Rights Network v. Wetzel ACLU Pennsylvania

WebThe Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN), joined by the ACLU of Pennsylvania, filed a federal lawsuit on March 11, 2013, challenging the unconstitutional treatment of …

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Drug Policy ACLU Pennsylvania

WebThe ACLU supports ending punitive drug policies and replacing them with health-based solutions that prioritize prevention and treatment of negative health …

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Counties' Inadequate Reproductive Health Policies Put …

WebFebruary 15, 2012. PHILADELPHIA - Women incarcerated in Pennsylvania are legally entitled to reproductive health care, but none of the county jails that house women …

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HB 1245 Expanding Syringe Services Programs (SSPs)

WebSession: 2023-2024ACLU-PA Position: SupportsHB 1245 (PN 1345) would amend the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device And Cosmetic Act to expand access to Syringe …

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ACLU of Pa. Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v.

WebPHILADELPHIA - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning its own precedent in the 1973 …

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ACLU of Pennsylvania Asks State Supreme Court to Reduce …

WebHARRISBURG — Early this morning, the ACLU of Pennsylvania filed an emergency request asking the state Supreme Court to use its “King’s Bench” power to protect public health by ordering county common pleas courts to release some people from county jails, including those who are at high risk of serious illness or death if infected by …

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Frequently Asked Questions about Health and Safety in Jails and …

WebWhy is incarceration an important issue during the COVID19 pandemic? The United States is the most incarcerated country on the planet. Jails and prisons across the …

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Duvall Reproductive Freedom Project ACLU Pennsylvania

WebThe Clara Bell Duvall Reproductive Freedom Project defends and advances reproductive rights and liberties in Pennsylvania through research, education, advocacy, and litigation …

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SB 22 Restricting youth access to social media content

WebSession: 2023-2024 ACLU-PA Position: Opposes SB 22 (PN 1099) would amend Title 50 (Mental Health) to restrict access to social media by minors (under 16 …

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HB 2017 Restricting youth access to social media content

WebSession: 2023-2024 ACLU-PA Position: Opposes HB 2017 (PN 2746) would amend Title 50 (Mental Health) to restrict young people (under 16 years old) from accessing social …

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Duvall Reproductive Freedon Project History ACLU Pennsylvania

WebIn 1994 Duvall became an independent organization, and eventually merged with the ACLU of Pennsylvania in 2000, changing its name to the Clara Bell Duvall Reproductive …

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