AG Austin Knudsen joined in petition against Planned Parenthood ruling.

(Helena) Five amicus briefs were filed in support of Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s petition asking the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse a decision that allows minors to have abortions without needing their parents approval.

Knudsen says this was a flawed Montana Supreme Court decision that puts the health and safety of children seeking an abortion at further risk.

Knudsen continues that Montana courts erred by holding that a minor child’s right to privacy specifically, their right to get an abortion, is more important than a parent’s federal fundamental right to direct the care and custody of their child.

Knudsen is joined by 16 other attorneys general, 38 organizations and companies, and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte.