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Court Cases
  • Doe and Roe v. Reid (Defending the right of minors to be free from coerced, unwarranted medical exams)
  • Port Washington Teacher’s Association et al. v. Board of Education of the Port Washington Union Free School District
  • In re V.A. (Challenging neglect charges against parents of two teens who were involved in consensual sexual relationship)
Publications
  • Report: Protecting Two Generations: The Need to Preserve and Expand Services for New York City's Pregnant and Parenting Students

Minors' Rights

*** Due to temporary phone disruption by Hurricane Sandy, if you need to contact the NYCLU, please call (212) 607-3300 or 646-350-1501. For questions and assistance related to our reproductive rights work please contact Katharine Bodde at extension 375 or Lauren Frederico at extension 341. ***

  • Sexually-Active Minors and Child Abuse Reporting
  • Legislative Memo: Parental Involvement in Minors’ Abortion Decisions
(All 10)News & Press Releases
  • January 26, 2012 – Rochester School Board Decision on Condoms Will Protect Students
  • January 16, 2009 – NYCLU Agreement: New York City Agrees to End Discrimination and Move Girls Soccer Season to Fall
  • December 22, 2008 – New NYCLU Report Examines Life for Teen Parents After Closure of P-Schools
  • November 17, 2008 – Bush Administration Blocks Medical Services For Immigrant Teens In U.S. Care

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