Consent Requirements and Standing

Deanda v. Becerra presents a conflict between Title X (a federal law about the availability of contraception), and a Texas parental-consent statute. The Fifth Circuit found no conflict, and thus no preemption. On the threshold question of standing, the Court rejected the argument that any parent could sue about this issue, observing, inter alia: “This case does not concern all ‘parents or potential parents.’ It concerns only a parent with particular religious beliefs about raising his children.” No. 23-10159 (March 12, 2024).