CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch today filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the Court to uphold lower court decisions and protect the health of New Hampshire women.

"The health and safety of New Hampshire women, no matter what their age, must be our first priority. As Governor, and as a father, I believe parents should be involved in these important decisions. But we must also recognize that there are cases where that is not possible - and we should not risk the health and safety of young women in those cases," Gov. Lynch said.

"As Governor, I have a duty to stand up for the health and lives of our citizens. That is why I am filing this brief. Two lower courts have already found this law unconstitutional, and the Supreme Court should do the same," Gov. Lynch said.

A copy of the brief . Copies will also be available in the Governor's office.

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