"In theory, everyone who arrives at the San Benito center has the right to be informed of their options, including abortion, through a notification called a Garza notice. In practice, however, that right is in jeopardy, according to Sarah Corning, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). We remain concerned that doctors will refuse to perform abortions for fear of prosecution, something we've seen happen far too often since the ban went into effect in the state."
"According to Corning, in addition to receiving the Garza notice, if these minors want an abortion and cannot do so under local law, the federal agency must facilitate their transfer to a state where they can receive care. However, on January 23, the ORR submitted a proposal to repeal the rule that requires minors seeking abortions to be transferred to a state where it is legal."
"The decision to send these girls to the center, which has a long history of deficiencies, was made despite objections from health officials at the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), the federal agency responsible for these migrants, as revealed in an investigation by The Texas Newsroom."
Since July, the Trump administration has directed all unaccompanied pregnant migrant girls to a single facility in San Benito, Texas, a state with one of the nation's strictest abortion bans. More than a dozen girls have been transferred there, with at least half becoming pregnant through rape, some as young as 13. While federal law theoretically requires these minors receive a Garza notice informing them of abortion options, legal experts warn doctors may refuse procedures due to prosecution fears. The ORR, despite objections from health officials, made this placement decision. Additionally, the ORR proposed repealing rules requiring minors seeking abortions to transfer to states where the procedure is legal, citing goals to protect both girls and unborn babies.
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