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Lubbock County is looking into new local laws that could restrict your ability to use public roads if you're traveling for abortion services. This move is setting the stage for a major legal showdown that could directly impact your personal freedom of movement.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Expect your tax dollars to be tied up in expensive, drawn-out court battles as the county defends these controversial new rules.
Local political groups and advocacy organizations pushing for stricter regional abortion regulations stand to gain the most from this policy shift.
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Residents who need to travel for medical care, as well as anyone concerned about the government limiting their right to move freely on public roads.
Lubbock Becomes Fourth Texas County to Enact Abortion Travel Ban Truthout
In Texas, Local Laws to Prevent Travel for Abortions Gain Momentum (Published 2023) The New York Times
More Texas counties are trying to prevent people from using specific roads to get an abortion AP News
Lubbock County's new 'travel ban' makes it 'sanctuary for the unborn' MySA
Lubbock County approves “abortion travel ban”; Amarillo council skips vote The Texas Tribune