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SAN ANTONIO — Eight organizations, most of them based in San Antonio, have filed a lawsuit against the city over a controversial $500,000 line item in itsThe so-called Reproductive Justice Fund was established in September as city leaders were putting the final touches on next year's $3.7 billion operating budget. One City Council member, Marc Whyte, cited the fund when he voted against the budget on Sept.
"The women and families of San Antonio who are facing a crisis pregnancy, and local taxpayers trying to make end's meet, to not deserve to be victims of city officials," SAFA board member Patrick Von Dohlen said in a statement. City officials responded by calling it"unfortunate" that taxpayer money will be used to fight the lawsuit.
"The facts are that a decision has not been made on how that money will be used," City Attorney Andy Segovia said in a statement."The City Council will have an open work session to discuss the use of the funds that will be managed by the city's Metro Health Department. The funds will be distributed in accordance with state and federal laws.
The suit seeks an inunction blocking the city from providing money to abortion rights groups including Jane's Due Process and the Buckle Bunnies Fund, as well as compensatory damages and a declaration that the Reproductive Justice Fund violates state law. KENS would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
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Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over new Reproductive Justice FundA group of anti-abortion activists, including Texas Right to Life and the San Antonio Family Association, has sued to shut down San Antonio's recently launched Reproductive Justice Fund, which distributes city funds to nonprofits offering reproductive care.
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Pro-life group sues San Antonio over controversial 'Reproductive Justice Fund'SAN ANTONIO - A pro-life organization has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Antonio for a recent city council decision to create a fund that will assist w
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Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over “reproductive justice fund”The city allocated $500,000 to establish a reproductive justice fund, but has not yet said how that money will be used. The lawsuit asks a judge to block the money from going to groups that pay for out-of-state abortions.
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Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over “reproductive justice fund”The city allocated $500,000 to establish a reproductive justice fund, but has not yet said how that money will be used. The lawsuit asks a judge to block the money from going to groups that pay for out-of-state abortions.
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Anti-abortion groups sue City of San Antonio over ‘Reproductive Justice Fund’A pair of anti-abortion groups have sued the City of San Antonio over its newly created, still undefined “Reproductive Justice Fund,” which they worry could help women access out-of-state abortions.
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San Antonio faces suit over “reproductive justice fund”The city allocated $500,000 to establish the fund, but has not yet said how that money will be used. The lawsuit asks a judge to block the money from going to groups that pay for out-of-state abortions.
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