Idaho mother and son now face kidnapping charges after bringing the son’s girlfriend to Oregon for an abortion.
Mother and son from Idaho under fire for bringing an underage girl to Oregon for abortion. (Photo: Jackson Advocate)
Mother And Son Face Charges
Idaho mother and son have been recently charged with kidnapping. The mother and son took the son’s underage girlfriend out of state to get an abortion.
Since Idaho strictly restricts abortion, it may have been the mother and son’s only choice at that time. While it is legal in Oregon, leading many people, such as the mother and son, to cross the border for the procedure.
The girl’s mother reported the mother and son to authorities that her daughter had been assaulted and taken to Oregon. The mother and son have also been charged with other crimes, including producing child exploitative material.
According to a published article by CBS News, Idaho’s restrictive abortion laws are causing OB/GYNs to leave the state. Doctors treating non-viable pregnancies are in a difficult position due to these laws.
More Restrictions On Abortion
In a published article by ABC News, Idaho lawmakers are seeking more restrictions on abortion which greatly strengthens the case of the mother and son.
These restrictions include a law that prevents minors from obtaining the procedure without parental consent, which is being challenged in court.
The mother and son in this case are facing kidnapping charges for transporting the girl out of state to obtain an abortion.
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