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The Amarillo City Council has rejected a so-called abortion travel ban, championed by anti-abortion activists around Texas and certain residents.
As Amarillo City Council members are still in discussion on how and whether to craft a citywide abortion ordinance, a group of 11 Amarillo citizens filed paperwork Dec. 28 with the city for a petition of initiative to outlaw abortion within the city.
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Though public comment wasn't permitted, hordes of concerned citizens showed up, forcing the council meeting to take place in the city civic center.
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After weeks of debate, the council took no action at a politically-charged meeting Tuesday. It is the largest city in Texas to debate an ordinance that would outlaw travel on its roadways to get an abortion.