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Mexico Court Backs Liberal Abortion Law

Other states expected to follow Mexico City statute

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 29, 2008 8:21 AM CDT

(Newser) – Mexico's Supreme Court has upheld Mexico City's liberal abortion law, saying that to do otherwise would be a "violation of the fundamental rights of women." Abortions in the capital city are legal for any reason during the first three months of pregnancy. Other... Read full story »

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