New Mexico-based “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” are Promoting Unethical Medical Experimentation on Pregnant People
New Investigation Reveals 19% of New Mexico-based CPCs Promote Renegade Practice Known as “Abortion Pill Reversal” (New Mexico, September 15, 2020) – A new investigation shows that nin
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Attitudes Towards Reproductive Health Policy Among Native Americans in New Mexico: Summary of Findings
During the 2019 New Mexico Legislative Session, the Southwest Women’s Law Center (“SWLC”) and Forward Together/Strong Families (“FT/SFNM”) partnered on a legislative advocacy proje
Read MoreNM Political Report: Reproductive health care poll finds support among Native Americans in state
A poll taken earlier this year showed that 81 percent of Native Americans around the state believe that women deserve to make their own decisions about reproductive health care without gover
Read MoreSWLC Newsletter: Summer 2020
In this issue: With the goal of creating new and equal opportunity for women and girls, SWLC keeps a close eye on these social justice matters. In our Summer edition, you can read about the
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SWLC Statement Regarding Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania
Release July 9, 2020 The Supreme Court of the United States (the “Court”) decided the contraceptive access case, Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania, wh
Read MoreSWLC applauds the June Medical Services v. Russo decision
Today, In June Medical Services, LLC v. Russo, the United States Supreme Court (“the Court”) found that Louisiana’s Act 620, requiring physicians performing abortions to have admitting
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Lovelace Women’s Health screening is discriminatory against Native Americans mothers and babies and the State should investigate
The Southwest Women’s Law Center is committed to addressing systemic inequities and protecting all reproductive rights, including informed birthing choices, for New Mexico’s women and gi
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The Southwest Women’s Law Center stands in solidarity with the Black community and supports Black Lives Matter
The video of a Minneapolis police officer killing an unarmed Black man pleading for his life while being held down has been heart wrenching and infuriating to watch. This scene is vivid in a
Read MoreActivist Collaboration Fund
The Ms. Foundation for Women recently formed the Activist Collaboration Fund (ACF), granting $275,000 to 15 Organizations across the country. The ACF launched in late January and supports so
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COVID-19 AND ITS IMPACT ON TRIBAL COMMUNITIES IN NM
There is no equal access to COVID-19 testing and treatment. While this is an “equal opportunity crisis”, the impact and burden will not be shared equally among all communities. A
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