William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice
Article Title
Preimplantation Genetic Testing: A Fundamental Right
Abstract
Unlike many European countries of similar economic, social, scientific, and political advancement, there is virtually no regulation of preimplantation genetic testing in the United States. This Note will explore preimplantation genetic testing and demonstrate that potential parents in the United States have a right to conduct said testing under the umbrella of the fundamental right to privacy. This Note will demonstrate the need for the regulation for preimplantation genetic testing that will comply with the Undue Burden Test set out in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, while acknowledging and supporting the fundamental right of potential parents to conduct testing. This Note will also address how potential regulations, or lack thereof, of preimplantation genetic testing may affect disabled people and their rights.
Repository Citation
Julianna S. Swann, Preimplantation Genetic Testing: A Fundamental Right, 28 Wm. & Mary J. Race, Gender, & Soc. Just. 815 (2022), https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/wmjowl/vol28/iss3/7Included in
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