Under Act 292 Wisconsin officials have broad authority to arrest and detain the expectant mother for up to the duration of her pregnancy and can appoint an attorney, known as a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of the unborn child, like they allegedly did in Loerstcher’s case. But because the law empowers the state to act through the juvenile courts rather than the criminal courts, much of the proceedings and findings are sealed. This law operates through juvenile court, so everything that happens is essentially secret, said Ainsworth. There’s no way to know the full extent of how this law has been used against pregnant women in Wisconsin.”
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 03:02:19 +0000
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