New Mexico has now been cemented as one of the closest safe havens for abortion for a large swath of states amid the end of protections under Roe v. Wade. But abortion providers are hesitant the state will be able to fulfill the increased need for care.
abortion up to 15 weeks or in cases of rape or incest. Texas’ ban does not allow such exceptions.
Local abortion funds have also been growing, with more volunteers and many more clients. Joan Lamunyon Sanford, executive director for New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, said that because of their faith, her organization for decades has helped vulnerable people who have chosen to get an abortion obtain transportation, hotel rooms and other care items.
But with the sudden growth in resources comes concern. Some reproductive rights advocates worry anti-abortion activists may try to infiltrate their programs in bad faith. Sanford said her organization is focusing on vetting new volunteers, both to encourage help and to ensure the safety and privacy of the people seeking abortions.
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