Early voting is currently underway for the proposed "Sanctuary City for the Unborn" ordinance in Lubbock.
The proposed ordinance is an attempt to essentially ban abortions within city limits by allowing for private parties to sue abortion providers and those who aid and abet an abortion.
A number of cities across Texas have adopted this ordinance, but Lubbock would be by far the largest and the only one that actually offers abortions among the bunch, to possibly pass the mandate, which raises a lot of questions.
We'll talk about that and hear about what's going on this Legislative Session in regards to abortion and reproductive rights.
Guests:
Sarah Self-Walbrick, Senior Reporter, Texas Tech Public Media
Mary Tuma, Freelance journalist focusing on reproductive rights
Important Links:
What lawsuits to expect if Lubbock's abortion ordinance passes, from Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege, from Mary Tuma
Planned Parenthood Returns to Lubbock, from Texas Tech Public Media
