Chicago abortion clinics accused of advertising illegal late-term abortions in report

Engaging Text: Ryan Center Advertises Potentially Illegal Late-Term Abortions

The Ryan Center, the ⁤University of Chicago’s campus abortion clinic, is under scrutiny for advertising late-term ⁢abortions⁣ on its website, according to a⁤ recent report from The Chicago Thinker, the university’s right-leaning student newspaper.

The 2019 Illinois Reproductive Health Act (RHA) allows abortions only if they are necessary ⁢to protect‌ the life or health of the patient. However, ‍the Ryan Center offers abortions up to 23 weeks and 6 days old, well ​beyond the point of viability, without considering any ​threat to⁣ the mother’s well-being.

Similarly, the Family Planning Associates (FPA) ⁣Chicago clinic offers abortions up to​ 23.5 weeks, a stage at which premature babies often survive ‌with standard medical care.

According to Thinker reporter Ben Ogilvie, babies delivered at 22 weeks survive‌ approximately 28%⁤ of the time, while babies delivered at 23 weeks survive approximately 55%⁤ of the time. ​These survival rates are even higher at⁢ a state-of-the-art health ⁣center like UChicago Medicine.

It is concerning that the⁣ Ryan Center and FPA clinic are advertising late-term abortions of viable babies, which is only allowed in ​extreme situations threatening the life ‍of the mother in Illinois.

The RHA’s definition of viability​ is subjective and ​allows abortionists to ⁢interpret it in their favor. The term “extraordinary” is used to determine whether a fetus can sustain survival outside the uterus without the application of expensive or painful medical measures.

However, the care provided to ⁢babies in neonatal intensive care⁣ units (NICU) contradicts​ the ⁣notion of “extraordinary” measures.⁢ The Ryan​ Center and FPA clinic fail to provide any cautions about this aspect of the law on their websites.

Unfortunately, RHA does not explicitly penalize illegal late-term abortions, ‌and the law states that a fetus does not have​ independent rights. This lack of ​legal protection allows abortionists to escape punishment for performing ⁤these ‌procedures.

In addition, the RHA removes state and local oversight in abortion facilities, making it easier for⁤ them to‌ operate without⁤ proper scrutiny. Unlike tanning salons and barbershops, abortion‌ facilities face minimal regulation.

Under RHA, abortion ‌facilities only self-report violations, which enables⁣ them to destroy ​evidence and cover up any negligence or criminal activity. This lack of accountability is deeply concerning.

About the Author

Evita Duffy-Alfonso is a staff writer for ⁣The Federalist and the co-founder of the Chicago Thinker. She is passionate about the Midwest, ⁣lumberjack sports, writing, and her family. Follow ⁤her on Twitter at @evitaduffy_1 or contact her at [email protected].

In what ways can the medical community ⁤and lawmakers work together to ensure that late-term abortions are being performed in⁢ accordance with the law and with due consideration for the mother’s health, while respecting women’s reproductive rights

At⁢ 23 ⁢weeks and 6 days have a survival rate of 10-35%. This means⁤ that‌ the Ryan ‍Center and FPA​ are potentially performing abortions on viable pregnancies, which goes against the ⁣RHA’s guidelines.

Late-term abortions‌ are a controversial topic in the United States, with strong opinions⁤ on both sides of ‌the issue. Pro-choice advocates argue that the decision to⁣ have an abortion should be the woman’s choice, regardless of the stage of pregnancy. They believe that restrictions on late-term abortions infringe on a⁢ woman’s right to bodily autonomy.

On the other hand, pro-life advocates ⁤believe that life begins at conception and that abortion at any stage of pregnancy is morally wrong. They argue that late-term abortions, ⁤especially those performed on viable pregnancies, are‌ a form of infanticide.

Regardless of one’s personal beliefs on the matter, the legality of⁤ late-term abortions in ‌Illinois is clear. The RHA allows abortions only if they are necessary to protect the life or​ health of the patient. This means that ‍abortions ​performed beyond the point of viability, without medical justification, are potentially illegal.

The Ryan ⁢Center’s website describes itself as “committed to providing comprehensive reproductive healthcare in a supportive environment.” However, advertising late-term abortions ⁤without considering the mother’s​ health raises questions about‌ the clinic’s commitment to responsible and ethical practices.

It‌ is important to note that the Ryan ‍Center and FPA are not ‌the⁢ only abortion clinics ⁤in Illinois that offer late-term abortions. According to the Guttmacher Institute, a pro-choice organization, 85% of abortions in the state are performed‍ during the first trimester, ‍while 15% are performed in the second trimester or later.

Nevertheless, the fact that⁢ these clinics advertise late-term abortions⁣ without proper medical ⁤justification​ raises concerns about​ the potential legality ⁢and ethics of their practices. It is crucial for the medical community and lawmakers to continue examining and discussing the regulations surrounding late-term⁢ abortions​ to ensure that they are being ‍performed in accordance with the law and with due consideration for the mother’s health.

In conclusion, the Ryan Center and⁤ FPA’s advertising of potentially illegal late-term abortions is a matter of ‍serious concern. ⁢The legal and ethical ‍implications of these practices must be thoroughly examined and debated to ensure that ⁢women’s reproductive rights ⁣are protected while also upholding the well-being of⁤ both the ​mother and ⁢the unborn child. It is crucial for the medical ​community ‌and lawmakers to‌ work together to find ⁢a ‌balance that respects both individual choice and the sanctity of life.