Analyzing NM Bill to Protect Reproductive and Gender-affirming Care & Yazzie-Martinez Update

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

New Mexico in Focus Senior Producer Lou DiVizio updates some of the top headlines in our state, including the cancellation of NMSU's men's basketball season.

Then, NMiF Political Correspondent Gwyneth Doland takes us inside the Roundhouse for insight on HB7, which would guarantee reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare to everyone in the state.

Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel discuss the bill and what it would mean for local abortion ordinances around New Mexico.

Finally, NMiF Correspondent Russell Contreras sits down with Thomas Saenz, the president and general counsel at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund to update the state’s response to the Yazzie Martinez ruling. MALDEF represents Louise Martinez, a lead plaintiff in the lawsuit and continues to push for educational advancements for the students highlighted in the court ruling.

Host: Lou DiVizio

Correspondents: Gwyneth Doland & Russell Contreras

Line Host: Gene Grant

Guests:

St. Rep. Linda Serrato, (D) NM District 45 – Santa Fe

St. Rep. Jennifer Jones, (R) NM District 32 - Doña Ana, Hidalgo & Luna

Marshall Martinez, executive director, Equality New Mexico

Thomas Saenz, president & general counsel, Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund

Line Opinion Panelists:

Dede Feldman, fmr. NM State Senator

H. Diane Snyder, fmr. NM State Senator

Serge Martinez, professor, UNM School of Law

For More Information:

‘La Morena’ Art – Lucinda Hinojos

Lawmakers Tackle Rasing the Alcohol Tax – NM In Depth

Ousted Elections Clerk Hit with Ethics Lawsuit – AP News

NMSU Cancels Season After Sex, Harassment Allegations – AP News

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