Sex Selection
On March 31, 2009, Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) reintroduced a bill which, if enacted, would ban abortions based on sex-selection and so-called “race selection.” The legislation, now named the “Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglas Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act” (H.R. 7016) is nearly identical to last year’s version, which purports to promote non-discrimination based on sex and race and support a human rights approach to address the issue. In fact, the bill is a veiled attempt to erode abortion rights and drive a wedge among the pro-choice and racial justice communities.
NAPAWF co-leads a working group in opposition to this proposed legislation. The working group is also working on an informational packet to educate congressional members and community leaders about this type of legislation, which has also surfaced in various state bills. To join this effort or to learn more, please email us.
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