Nevada’s Long-Blocked Parental Notification Law Enforced Amid Planned Parenthood Legal Fight

For over four decades, Nevada’s parental notification law for minors seeking abortions lay dormant—blocked by federal courts protecting a constitutional right that no longer exists after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Now, with the federal judiciary reluctantly stepping aside, this crucial law has finally taken effect, ensuring parents regain their rightful role in decisions affecting their children. On Tuesday, District Court Judge Anne Traum lifted an administrative block that had stalled enforcement of the 1985 statute requiring physicians to notify parents or guardians before performing an abortion on a minor. This simple but powerful accountability measure marks a victory for...