Proposed abortion ban dies in San Clemente after heated City Council meeting [Los Angeles Times :: BC-CALIF-ABORTION-SANCLEMENTE:LA] dailyrepublic.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailyrepublic.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Many residents, including some opposed to abortion, have argued that the issue is outside the city’s purview and that San Clemente officials should focus on local concerns like homelessness.
San Clemente City Council members are expected to consider a resolution at their Aug. 16 meeting declaring the city a "sanctuary of life," as well as an "abortion-free zone."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said San Clemente City Council members can pass a resolution outlawing abortion in the city, but it is unenforceable.