Following the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, several councilmembers are calling for a special session to try to pass the GRACE Act, which would decriminalize abortions in Austin.
"Today is a painful day for our country, and I grieve the violations of bodily autonomy which the Texas state government will soon impose on Austin residents," Vela wrote in the message board. "I welcome any of my colleagues who wish to co-sponsor the GRACE Act, and I hope our city can be a source of grace to those who will be targeted for making what should be a private medical decision."The earliest anti-abortion law in Texas dates back to 1854.
Under the act, abortion investigations would be the lowest priority for Austin police. It would also restrict funds that would go towards illegal abortion investigations and prosecutions. "We understand that we're bound by state laws. We have to take the report. We have to accept the report from the citizen or whoever. However, we don't want to do much more than take the report, ideally," Vela said.All the news you need to know, every day
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