'The importance of this vote can't be overstated,' says CMChitoVela as the Austin City Council plans to respond to the RoevWade reversal and Texas' anti-choice laws with the GRACEAct, a resolution to decriminalize abortion.
"By introducing this resolution during a special session, City Council is doubling down on fighting back for reproductive health," Fuentes said just after thereversal."Items like the GRACE Act will promote essential healthcare while enabling individuals to exercise their bodily freedom."in an email Wednesday that"the importance of this vote can't be overstated."
"The Austin City Council refuses to allow our residents to live under the threat of 99 years in prison for the so-called crime of providing basic medical care," he added."I encourage Austin residents to sign up to speak in favor of the GRACE Act at our meeting on Thursday, July 21." City residents who wish to speak in support of the resolution next week—either virtually or in person—can sign upWhile the GRACE Act would only apply to Austin, Vela recently noted that there are similar efforts in other cities located in states with post-"We know this resolution is legally sound, and Austin is not alone in this fight," he said.
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