SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties, helping to ensure the state remains a go-to destination for people from other states with bans.

The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against several local ordinances in the state that aim to restrict distribution of the abortion pill. In a unanimous opinion, the court said the ordinances invade the legislature's authority to regulate reproductive care.

The New Mexico Supreme Court issued a major ruling on Thursday, striking down local laws restricting abortion access. “Abortion access is safe and secure in New Mexico. It’s enshrined in law by the recent ruling by the New Mexico Supreme Court,

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled state law prevents local governments from restricting abortion or regulating abortion clinics and providers.

The New Mexico Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, struck down local ordinances that attempted to restrict access to abortion services, ruling that state law precludes cities and counties from interfering with access to reproductive health care.

The state Supreme Court unanimously ruled local ordinances attempting to restrict access to abortion services are invalid. The ruling comes after ordinances by Hobbs and Clovis, along with Lea and Roosevelt counties.

The New Mexico Supreme Court struck down local abortion restrictions, affirming the state's liberal abortion laws. This ruling preserves access for out-of-state patients, reinforcing New Mexico as a haven for reproductive healthcare.