Ave Maria Law Review articles of interest
The latest edition of the Ave Maria Law Review contains several articles of interest. Here are the citations: Clarke D Forsythe & Rachel N. Morrison, Stare Decisis, Workability, and Roe v. Wade: An Introduction, 18 Ave Maria L. Rev. 48-108 (2020); Paul Benjamin Linton, The Pro-Life Movement at (Almost) Fifty: Where Do We Go From […]
“Expanding Euthanasia during the Pandemic”
Here is a link to a good essay by Brian Bird. Bird states: “It seems particularly disturbing to imagine legalizing euthanasia in this moment, let alone expanding access to euthanasia if it is already legal. Even so, this is precisely what is underway in Canada.” Here is his conclusion: “Until recently, almost all of us […]
“Assisted Suicide by Zoom”
Here is a link to a very good article by Wesley Smith discussing the risks of assisted suicide by Zoom. Here are his concluding thoughts: ” ‘Protective guidelines’ serve mainly to give a wary society a false sense of security about assisted suicide. But once we accept suicide as an acceptable answer to suffering caused by […]
Sixth Circuit Strikes Down Kentucky Dismemberment Abortion Ban
Here is a link to a LifeNews story on today’s decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit holding unconstitutional Kentucky’s ban on dismemberment abortions. The decision was 2-1. Judge Bush dissented on the grounds that the abortion clinic that brought the case did not have standing to assert the rights […]
Spring 2020 Issue of Pro Vita is Available
The Spring 2020 issue of Pro Vita, the newsletter of University Faculty for Life, is available here. Thanks again to Margaret Hughes for her excellent work on the newsletter. The newsletter contains information about the upcoming annual meeting of University Faculty for Life. This year’s conference, which will be held on June 6, 2020, will […]
5th Circuit allows Texas to Block Certain Abortions During Pandemic
Here is a link to a Reuters story on the latest developments concerning whether Texas may ban certain abortions during the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a link to LifeNews story describing the 5th Circuit’s (2-1) decision and also summarizing how this issue is playing out in other states around the country.
A Thought Provoking Article by Steven Jacobs on Roe v. Wade
Here is link to a very interesting paper by Steven Andrew Jacobs. The paper is entitled: “The Future of Roe v. Wade: Have Recent Developments Robbed Roe of its Original Justification?” Here is the abstract: “While many legal scholars and Supreme Court Justices on both sides of the national abortion controversy argue Roe v. Wade […]
Fifth Circuit Allows Texas to Ban Non-essential Abortions during Pandemic
Here is a link to LifeNews story describing the Fifth Circuit ruling. The Fifth Circuit was split 2-1. The majority opinion was by Judge Kyle Duncan.
Federal Court of Appeals Allows Texas to Restrict Abortions due to Coronavirus Crisis
Here is a link to a LifeNews story with the developments. Other states have also restricted abortions during the crisis, but some courts have allowed the abortion clinics to continue to operate. The LifeNews story has reports on the developments in other states.
Margaret Somerville on withdrawing food and water
Here is a link to a good essay by Margaret Somerville on the complex ethical issues involved in withdrawing artificial nutrition and hydration.