Planned Parenthood Defunded For A Year, Potentially Forcing Several Closures

By Tara Shaver,  

​Albuquerque, New Mexico- President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passed the Senate and was reconciled and passed in the House and is on his desk awaiting his signature. He has stated that he plans to sign it today, July 4, 2025.

Bud Shaver, leader of Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement,

"With all the debate surrounding President Donald Trump's
'Big Beautiful Bill' defunding Planned Parenthood is the most fiscally conservative policy (even just one year) within it that deserves its passage.  States like New Mexico can’t defund abortion from Medicaid due to a New Mexico Supreme Court ruling. Every policy regarding abortion must be resolved federally. This is a Constitutional Crisis! Why do state lines magically dictate your humanity? Every state (court) in the union is beholden to uphold the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment for their pre-born citizens.

Throughout New Mexico, several pro-life organizations rallied in support of the key provision of this legislation that will defund Planned Parenthood. Albuquerque, which has become ground zero for abortion tourism, hosted two demonstrations urging the U.S. Senate to defund Planned Parenthood, the nation's most prolific abortion provider. Over 100 concerned New Mexicans showed up throughout the course of the day including pro-life families with children.

Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico issued a message live outside the Planned Parenthood mega center located in Albuquerque, New Mexico,

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• ​​Full recap:  SEVERAL PROTESTS HELD ACROSS NEW MEXICO URGING CONGRESS TO DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD

There currently is no political solution to end abortion in New Mexico due to a Democratic trifecta of total political power in the state by a party that is radically pro-abortion allowing and tax funding, even late-term abortions that are condemned by the majority of Americans. 

According to Google AI, over 75% of Americans oppose third trimester abortions.

A significant majority of Americans oppose late-term abortions, with support for legal abortion dropping substantially in the later stages of pregnancy. Specifically, polling data indicates that less than a quarter of Americans believe abortion should be legal in the third trimester."

New Mexico currently has no common sense restrictions and our undercover investigation exposed that New Mexico Medicaid would fully cover a third trimester abortion at 37 weeks! 

• Watch: Abortion biz promotes termination...at 37 Weeks
• Full 3 part undercover report​
  

​Despite this shameful reality, on this 4th of July, all of New Mexico abortion facilities are closed!

Tara Shaver reports,

Praise God that all abortion centers are closed for the 4th of July. So far this summer our sidewalk teams have noticed a decrease in women coming for abortions. This is proof that our Texas billboards, daily sidewalk presence and faithful prayers are making an impact."

Approximately 83 Abortions Are Performed Every Weekday Across New Mexico

When asked on social media how many babies lives would be saved by the abortion clinics being closed for even one day, Abortion Free New Mexico responded,

Well let’s do the math together.

​Our report revealed that according to Guttmacher (leading pro-abortion research and policy organization) there were 20,950 abortions performed in New Mexico in 2023. ​

Full report: STAGGERING 565% INCREASE IN OUT OF STATE ABORTIONS IN NEW MEXICO SINCE ROE V. WADE OVERTURNED

There are 52 weeks in the year. Most of the abortion clinics in the state are only open 5 days a week (some exceptions). Therefore there are 250 killing days a year. 20,950 divided by 250 = 83 abortions are performed each week day across New Mexico. 

Therefore approximately 83 babies lives will be saved on the 4th of July because the abortion clinics will be closed across the state."

Bud Shaver concluded,

With Planned Parenthood defunded for even a year, several clinics across the country face closure. While we want Planned Parenthood and all abortion facilities across New Mexico to be defunded and closed permanently just one abortion free day in New Mexico will save approximately 83 babies lives.  On this 4th of July we must remain vigilant in pursuing independence for the most vulnerable in our society, the unborn, who are being deprived of their most fundamental right, that being their very LIFE."