For Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 For More Information: Megan Dillon (202) 626-8825; mediarelations@nrlc.org Supreme Court Reaffirms a Parent's Right to Know Today, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously remanded Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood, the case dealing with New Hampshire's parental notification law, to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. "Today's decision reaffirms that parents have a right to know and that girls have a right to have their parents involved--it is a victory for both parents and minor girls," stated Mary Spaulding Balch, State Legislative director. "There is no abortion procedure that can be performed so quickly that there is not enough time to make a short phone call to a minor girl's parents." "It is outrageous for pro-abortion activists to try to prevent parents from even knowing that an abortion is being performed on their minor daughter," said Balch. "It is during times like these that girls need their parents most." This law does not preclude a doctor from treating any life-threatening medical emergencies. In other situations, a parent of the minor girl would have to be notified or a judicial by-pass obtained before an abortion is performed. Parental involvement is a reasonable requirement supported by 69% of Americans according to a November 2005 Gallup poll. Currently, 28 states have parental involvement laws in effect. For more information on parental involvement laws, visit www.nrlc.org. National Right to Life is the nation's largest pro-life organization, with 50 state affiliates and approximately 3,000 local affiliates nationwide. NRLC works through legislation and education to protect those threatened by abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, and assisted suicide.