Civil SocietyLocal NewsLubbock Stakeholders, Lawyers Weigh in on Vague Future of Abortion Ban
Isaiah MitchellMay 5, 2021
Attorneys, local politicians, Planned Parenthood, and ordinance herald Mark Lee Dickson chime in on the landmark vote.
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Civil SocietyLocal NewsLubbock Residents Vote to Outlaw Abortion and Become 24th ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’ in Texas
Isaiah MitchellMay 1, 2021
The measure passed overwhelmingly. It allows the living kin of aborted children to sue their abortionists and those who aided the procedure.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyLocal NewsLatexo Becomes 23rd “Sanctuary City for the Unborn”
Isaiah MitchellMarch 23, 2021
Though Latexo has a population of about 300, the ripples of the initiative are beginning to reach larger urban centers.
“Every single child is worth life," Councilwoman Alisa Griffis said at the Tuesday meeting, where Murchison banned abortions in town limits.
Civil SocietyIssuesGorman Becomes 21st “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” in Texas
Isaiah MitchellMarch 8, 2021
The small town’s all-female city commission voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance, which empowers the living kin of aborted children to sue their abortionists.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsCarbon, Texas Becomes 20th ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 25, 2021
The town opted to outlaw abortion within its city limits by a unanimous vote.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyState HouseTexas Lawmaker Seeks to Ban Race-Based Abortions
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 5, 2021
“It is appalling that such a large number of abortion surgical centers are located within walking distance of minority communities,” said Shaheen.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsGrapeland Becomes 18th ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’ in Texas
Isaiah MitchellJanuary 26, 2021
The ordinance holds the abortion provider — not the mother — liable to the living relatives of the aborted child.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsAckerly Becomes 17th Texas Town to Outlaw Abortion
Isaiah MitchellDecember 2, 2020
The Ackerly City Council voted unanimously last night to ban abortion in city limits. Lubbock and Odessa may do the same.
JudicialLubbock Rejects Ordinance to Outlaw Abortion
Isaiah MitchellNovember 18, 2020
Most council members said they clung to pro-life beliefs themselves but felt the ordinance would violate the law and open the door to lawsuits.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsStatewide NewsLubbock Rejects Proposal to Outlaw Abortion Despite Petition, Lawmaker Support
Isaiah MitchellOctober 15, 2020
The city says the ordinance would violate the Texas Constitution. A petition may force the city council to vote publicly.
Civil SocietyLocal News15th City in Texas Outlaws Abortion
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 30, 2020
Local leaders hope their northward neighbor Lubbock takes heed of their action and follows suit to become a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsCedar Park City Council at Odds Over Outlawing Abortion
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 17, 2020
At least two councilmen support the ordinance that would make Cedar Park Texas' fifteenth "Sanctuary City for the Unborn."
Civil SocietyIssuesStatewide NewsEight Lawsuits Filed to Defend Use of Term “Criminal” to Describe Abortion Advocacy Groups
Daniel FriendJuly 20, 2020
Pro-life Texans have requested courts to declare use of the term "criminal" in describing abortion advocacy groups as "truthful" and "non-defamatory."
Civil SocietyLocal NewsStatewide NewsACLU Withdraws Lawsuit Against Texas “Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn”
Daniel FriendMay 26, 2020
After filing the lawsuit in February, the ACLU has dropped its litigation against the seven Texas cities that passed ordinances to effectively prohibit abortion.