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New Mexico Supreme Court rules local governments cannot restrict abortion services

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that local governments cannot restrict abortion services, following a request from the state attorney general.
The ruling helps maintain access to abortion procedures in New Mexico, a key destination for individuals from states with abortion bans.
Justice C. Shannon Bacon stated that state law prevents cities and counties from regulating abortion clinics.
The court issued a writ of mandamus to stop local governments from enforcing restrictive ordinances.

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KVIA

New Mexico Supreme Court rules local government can't enforce abortion restrictions

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The state supreme court in New Mexico has ruled that counties and municipalities are prohibited from restricting abortion or regulating abortion clinics and providers. In a unanimous decision released Thursday, the court overturned local ordinances put in place by Lea and Roosevelt counties and the cities of Hobbs and Clovis that attempted to restrict access to abortion services. Along with the decision, the Court …

2 months ago·Panama City, United States

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Newser

New Mexico Strikes Down Local Abortion Restrictions

The New Mexico Supreme Court has struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general. The unanimous opinion Thursday reinforces the state's position as having some of the most liberal abortion laws in the country, the AP reports. The ruling preserves access...

2 months ago·Miami, United States

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The Post and Courier

SC doctors ask federal court to throw out state's abortion ban, citing constitutional violations

Plaintiffs suing the South Carolina attorney general said the law is unconstitutionally vague and has infringed on their religious beliefs in medical work.

2 months ago·Charleston, United States

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KOAT

New Mexico Supreme Court rejects local abortion restrictions

he local laws were created following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to end the federal right to an abortion.

2 months ago·Albuquerque, United States

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KRQE News 13

New Mexico Supreme Court rules local governments can't restrict abortion access

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Supreme Court issued a major ruling on Thursday, striking down local laws restricting abortion access. "Abortion access is safe and secure in New Mexico. It's enshrined in law by the recent ruling by the New Mexico Supreme Court," said Raúl Torrez, New Mexico Attorney General. He is the one who brought the request to step into the state's highest court. The court ruled local entities cannot restrict abortion a…

2 months ago·Albuquerque, United States

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Los Alamos Daily Post

New Mexicio Supreme Court Rules Local Governments Cannot Restrict Abortion Services

New Mexico Supreme Court chairs. Courtesy photo NMSC News: SANTA FE — State law precludes municipalities and counties in New Mexico from restricting abortion or regulating abortion clinics and providers, the New Mexico Supreme Court (NMSC) ruled today, Jan. 9. The Court’s unanimous opinion invalidates local ordinances by Lea and Roosevelt counties and the cities of Hobbs and Clovis that attempted to restrict access to abortion services. The Cour…

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