Rehnquist said. Nonetheless, he went on to say that abortion is not a “fundamental right,” as Blackmun had said, but rather a mere “liberty interest” that can be restricted by the government. Officials may impose anti-abortion laws that are “reasonably designed . . ....
On abortion, Clinton, though supportive of a woman’s right to choose, believes that minors should have to notify either their parents, another responsible adult (such as a minister or school counselor) or a judge; Tsongas, also an abortion rights advocate, opposes any notification requirement....
The next year, California passed a law recognizing the legality of living wills--advance directives telling doctors how an individual wants to be treated when deemed incompetent or unable to communicate. Now all states have laws governing living wills or granting durable power of attorney, which al...