Teens Seeking Judicial Bypass Abortion in Texas Shamed

New study finds court process functions as “form of punishment”

"...A new study finds that judicial bypass, the court process by which minors seek permission..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Senate Approves Judicial Bypass Restrictions

Senate OKs bill restricting abortion access for abused minors

"...House Bill 3994 by Rep. Geanie Morrison, R-Victoria, restricts judicial bypass – the legal process by which a teenager..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bill of the Week: Barriers to Bypass

Legislation would make abortion access more difficult for minors

"...a judge through a confidential act referred to as “judicial bypass.” Many of these minors are facing the threat..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Shaming Girls in Crisis

Lawmakers seek to restrict 'bypass' abortions

"...the Lege that seek to "reform" aspects of the judicial bypass law that allows a minor to seek an..."

May 2, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

House Approves Abortion Restrictions for Minors

House gives first OK to bill restricting judicial bypass

"...a measure that severely restricts a minor's access to judicial bypass. Sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, the bill..."

May 14, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Suffer the Children

Anti-abortion Lege targets vulnerable minors in judicial bypass bill

"...own, she turned to a legal process known as "judicial bypass" – an order from a judge, without parental..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State’s Teen Pregnancy Booklet Riddled With Anti-Choice Propaganda

Pregnant minors in foster care given medically inaccurate literature

"...Health Services booklet is meant to educate teens on judicial bypass – the process by which minors can forgo..."

April 19, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Supreme Court Makes Abortion Access for Neglected Teens Even More Difficult

Texas Court adds more rules to judicial bypass law

"...House Bill 3994 by Rep. Geanie Morrison, R-Victoria, restricts judicial bypass – the legal process by which a teenager..."

Dec. 30, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Anti-Abortion Bill Aimed at Minors Advances

Senate gives preliminary nod to bill restricting judicial bypass

"...House Bill 3994 by Rep. Geanie Morrison, R-Victoria, restricts judicial bypass – the legal process by which a teenager..."

May 25, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...to minors, Friday afternoon. The multi-part legislation dramatically limits judicial bypass, the complex legal process typically abused or neglected..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Dirty South Sex Ed Offers Inclusive Health Information

Irma Garcia educates Black & Indigenous communities & people of color

"...that helps Texas minors access abortion services through the judicial bypass process...."

May 16, 2020 News Post by Gianni Zorrilla

The Lens on Juan Sanchez

Southwest Key CEO defends himself at Texas Tribune Festival

"...SWKey shelter's care who had sought an abortion through judicial bypass was blocked by ORR because the girl had..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Despite State's Opposition, Judge Grants Abortion to Undocumented Minor Held "Hostage"

Texas “must not become a sanctuary state for abortions,” says A.G.

"...law, Doe obtained the necessary court authorization (called a "judicial bypass") for the abortion and had scheduled a state-mandated..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Backs Trump Agency in Holding Undocumented Abortion-Seeking Minor "Hostage"

Federal agency sent minor to crisis pregnancy center instead

"...young girl obtained the necessary court authorization (called a “judicial bypass”) for the abortion and had scheduled a state-mandated..."

Oct. 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...from teens needing its help. The nonprofit helps secure judicial bypass – permission from a judge allowing minors to..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Reproductive Rights Stories

"...A hearing date has yet to be confirmed. 3) Bypassing Safety..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Out of Her Cage

Micah Magee explores a Texan's teen pregnancy in Petting Zoo

"...abortion from their parents unless they can obtain a judicial bypass. Is this a restriction you feel strongly about?..."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Amy Gentry

On the Lege

Boxed Out

"...before the surgery, it contains what Pojman called a "judicial bypass," which would allow the minor to go before..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column

Closing Open Records

Rick Perry and George W. Bush treat open records law as an obstacle to be gotten around, not a cornerstone of democracy.

"...memoranda, but given the president's recent rocky experience on judicial confirmations by the U.S. Senate, the best news out..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Picture This: The Lege on Women's Rights

A list of anti-abortion bills of the 78th Legislature

"...R-Fort Worth): would require collection of statistical information regarding judicial bypasses requested by minors seeking abortions, as well as..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature

Reproductive Health Care: Same Story, New Target

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...the Senate by Charles Perry, R-Lubbock) poses hurdles to judicial bypass – the legal process by which a teenager..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New Campaign Keeps Up Pro-Choice Fight

Coalition of groups unveil multiyear repro health policy effort

"...anti-choice measures already creeping up, including proposals to make judicial bypass more difficult and defund cancer screenings at Planned..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

On The Lege

Hijacked

"...by mail; the bill also contains a provision for "judicial bypass," which would allow a girl to appear before..."

May 28, 1999 News Column

On The Lege

Development Devils

"...general agreement that the bill which currently includes a "judicial bypass" allowing a girl to go to court to..."

April 23, 1999 News Column

Jane Doe v. the DOJ, Continued

Trump admin appeals ruling in undocumented minor's abortion case

"...right to abortion on Oct. 24, legally obtained through judicial bypass and aided by local nonprofit Jane’s Due Process...."

Nov. 13, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Resources in Texas and Beyond

Services, financial assistance, contraception, counseling, and more

"...Judicial Bypass Wiki Provides free legal information for those seeking..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Abortion Resources for Texans and Beyond

From counseling to contraception to legal services, here are your options

"...Judicial Bypass Wiki Provides free legal information for those seeking..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature

Abortions in Texas Fell By Half After Ban, Study Finds

Displaced patients strain capacity in neighboring states

"...sonogram; bans on private and public insurance; limits on judicial bypass; and a 20-week ban. Long before SB 8,..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Court Delays Undocumented Minor's Right to Abortion

Jane Doe again faces government engineered obstacles to abortion

"...also already has two adults aiding her in the judicial bypass process...."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Peace in Straus' House

News from the saner chamber

"...how minors got authorization to undergo abortion; if it's judicial bypass, who helped her – or if parental consent,..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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