
SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The unanimous opinion reinforces the state’s position as having some of the most liberal abortion laws in the country.
Main Idea: The New Mexico Supreme Court struck down local abortion restrictions, saying state law overrides city and county rules.
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The ruling keeps abortion services available in New Mexico and may help patients from other states get care, while limiting local rules for clinics and doctors.
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