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

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 NMiF on Facebook NMiF on Youtube NMiF on Instagram NMiF on Twitter