Federal Judge Halts Nevada Parental Notification Law for Abortions
A U.S. District Court judge has issued a temporary injunction against a Nevada law that mandates parental notification for minors seeking abortions, just days before its scheduled implementation.
Details of the Ruling
On Friday afternoon, Judge Anne Traum granted a request from Planned Parenthood, marking a significant development in the case. The organization is poised to file a motion for a stay with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Traum has instructed that this motion be submitted within the next seven days.
Background of the Law
Initially passed in 1985, the law requiring parental notification had remained unenforced due to a legal injunction stemming from the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which upheld the federal right to abortion. However, with Roe overturned in 2022, district attorneys across Nevada sought to bring the dormant law into effect. Judge Traum’s prior ruling indicated that the law was set to take effect on April 30.
Clarification of Roles
It is important to note that Planned Parenthood is the plaintiff in this legal matter, as corrected in an update provided on April 25, 2025.
Next Steps
- Planned Parenthood must file its stay motion with the appeals court within seven days.
- Judge Traum’s temporary ruling helps maintain the status quo pending further judicial review.