re: “Sanctuary Cities For The Unborn” Ordinances. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

John,

Far-right religious fundamentalists have singled out Amarillo, Texas to pass a travel ban that would stop women from crossing state lines to access abortion care. Whether or not you have loved ones in Texas, Oklahoma, or the other states that would be impacted by this unconstitutional travel ban, we should all be concerned by the attack on the democratic freedoms that it represents. 

We have until May 28 to push City Council to take action to stop this ordinance. Will you send a letter to Amarillo city officials calling on the city of Amarillo to reject this divisive attempt to control Texas women?

Dear Amarillo City Council Members,

We urge you to strike down the proposed ordinances creating so-called "Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn" In Amarillo, Texas. Across the country, other city councils have faced similar efforts from far-right, religious fundamentalist groups. These unconstitutional ordinances are a waste of taxpayer dollars and create unnecessary division.

The proposed ordinance represents an attack on fundamental freedoms. In a time when we should focus on uniting communities and addressing real issues, this proposal does the opposite. It distracts from pressing needs and undermines the rights of women and families across Texas and the US South.

This so-called Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn campaign oversteps both state and federal law by restricting travel and freedom of speech. This ordinance undermines rights guaranteed by higher levels of government by imposing arbitrary restrictions on travel to states where abortion is legal. 

Additionally, it is not within the jurisdiction of city government to legislate healthcare. The decision to seek abortion services is a deeply personal matter between an individual and their healthcare provider. Many communities around the country are rejecting similar initiatives because they recognize the harm they cause. We hope Amarillo will do the same.

We urge you to vote against this ordinance and to protect the rights and freedoms of all individuals who would be impacted by this ban. 

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

John, Washington

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