San Diego lawmakers approve resolution for city to become abortion safe haven

San Francisco is doubling down on its dedication to abortion care, with its metropolis council asserting a decision declaring San Diego a protected metropolis for reproductive freedom and entry to abortion. 

In a unanimous vote by San Diego Metropolis Councilmembers, a decision was handed affirming town’s dedication to protected and authorized abortion entry even when the 1973 ruling on Roe v Wade is overturned. The decision cites San Diego’s duty because the second-largest metropolis in California to “function a mannequin and decide to help and defend the proper to reproductive freedom and protected entry to abortion companies.” 

The decision additionally famous that if the Supreme Courtroom does overturn Roe v. Wade, as many as 26 states might transfer to ban abortion solely. There are 13 states with set off legal guidelines in place that can instantly take impact if Roe is struck down. 

“It doesn’t matter what occurs with the Supreme Courtroom ruling, irrespective of who you’re or the place you come from, irrespective of the colour of your pores and skin or your socioeconomic standing, I need everybody to know that you’re welcome within the Metropolis of San Diego to train your reproductive rights,” mentioned San Diego Metropolis Councilmember Stephen Whitburn in a press release. 

“I need all San Diegans who’re scared and pissed off about this potential ruling to know that you’ve members of this metropolis council and a mayor which have your again, and we is not going to again down.” 

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Abortion entry was thrust into the nationwide highlight after a majority draft opinion from the Supreme Courtroom was leaked in early Might by Politico. It confirmed the court docket was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade — which protects the federal proper to an abortion. 

In line with the San Diego Metropolis Council, it’s the primary metropolis to undertake such a decision declaring a metropolis protected for reproductive freedom and entry to abortion.  

California has been doubling down on its help of abortion entry. Earlier this month, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors was contemplating voting in help of laws that will set up a reproductive well being pilot program the place sufferers have protected entry to abortions, no matter their residency.  

On the heels of the Supreme Courtroom draft opinion leak, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) mentioned he would work with state senators to “enshrine the proper to decide on within the California structure.” 

Different cities and states have made related commitments in wake of the court docket’s leaked opinion. 

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) held a press conference to handle abortion entry in his state saying “let me be clear, it doesn’t matter what atrocious opinion the Supreme Courtroom formally rolls out this summer time with reference to Roe v Wade, abortion is protected and authorized in Illinois.” 

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) reiterated an analogous sentiment saying “As mayor, I’ve one message to anybody apprehensive about entry to abortion care…Chicago’s doorways are open. We unequivocally respect you and your selections.” 

Connecticut legislators additionally accepted a invoice that expands abortion rights and care within the state, whereas additionally stopping state and native businesses from cooperating in investigations and prosecutions of abortion suppliers within the state, in addition to stopping an out-of-state affected person’s medical information from being disclosed. 

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Printed on Might. 26, 2022