Which of the following is true regarding the legal rights of newborns in the United States?

A. They are not protected under the Constitution.
B. They are determined by the parents in charge.
C. They are the same as for any other American citizen of any age.
D. They do not have any legal rights until they reach age 21.
E. They are not protected until they reach the age of 18.


C. They are the same as for any other American citizen of any age.

Legally, the legal rights of newborns are the same as those of any other American citizen of any age. For newborns who are severely disabled, however, existing law provides for several treatment options.

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