In Mexico, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 6 national laws prohibiting abortion are unconstitutional and violate women’s rights.
The increased access to abortion in Mexico stands in stark contrast to decreasing access in the U.S.—where 14 states now ban abortion entirely, and another eight ban abortion early in pregnancy.
The decision ensures that no person can be criminally prosecuted for abortion in Mexico and that people can seek and provide abortion care at federal health clinics in any Mexican state. The decision means that more than 70 percent of women and people with the capacity to get pregnant can now access a legal abortion in Mexico.“There is work to be done,” said Ramos. “We are hopeful that states that have yet to update their local laws will follow the lead of our nation’s highest court and act immediately to guarantee bodily autonomy.”
The Mexican Supreme Court had previously issued several decisions increasing access to abortion. On Sept. 7, 2021, the Court
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