Columbus, OH City Council voted to chill protests in
the city through a proposed ordinance that would charge anti-abortion activists
with a first-degree misdemeanor for "harassing" someone within 15 feet of an
abortion center. The ordinance is specifically targeted at the pro-life
activists that have created a consistent presence outside the two remaining
abortion facilities in Columbus. This ordinance is a solution looking for
problem. It is redundant, unnecessary, and unconstitutional. Enforcing this law
will be a nightmare for law enforcement leading to frivolous reports,
citations, and possible lawsuits costing the city of Columbus money. City
council has one purpose in mind and that is to silence opposition at abortion
facilities.
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