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Americans United for Life: Mexican Supreme Court Decision Disregards Women's Health and Safety, Places Latin America on Path to Abortion-on-Demand

Published in Women's Health Law Weekly, September 14th, 2008

The Mexican Supreme Court today voted 8-3 to uphold a Mexico City law allowing abortions in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. This ruling ignores the negative impact of abortion on women and is a devastating step toward abortion-on-demand in Latin America.

Americans United for Life (AUL) was the leading American pro-life group to file an amicus brief in the case, which has been termed Mexico's "Roe v. Wade."

AUL President Dr. Charmaine Yoest stated, "We are dismayed the Mexican Supreme Court would ignore the overwhelming evidence that abortion hurts women. Upholding this law demonstrates a total lack of concern for the health and welfare of Mexican...

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