A state statute requires, without exception, that a woman under the age of 18 notify one of her parents at least 48 hours before having an abortion. A challenge to this statute is pending. Should the court uphold the constitutionality of the statute?

A state statute requires, without exception, that a woman under the age of 18 notify one of her parents at least 48 hours before having an abortion. A challenge to this statute is pending. Should the court uphold the constitutionality of the statute?

• A. Yes, the statute is constitutional.
• B. No, because the state law does not provide a bypass procedure.
• C. Yes, because parental notification is allowed in some cases.
• D. No, because there is a bypass.

Answer: (B)