Abortion travel ban rejected by Amarillo City Council – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The Amarillo City Council has rejected a so-called abortion travel ban, championed by anti-abortion activists around Texas and certain residents.
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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.
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.