Watch: San Antonio mayor, council members propose resolution on abortion rights

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, several City Council members and other community leaders announced a Special Meeting of the council to consider a resolution in support of reproductive health care rights.

The resolution was announced during a press conference at 9 a.m. on Wednesday from the front steps of City Hall.

The proposed resolution states, “People have a basic human right to medical services and treatment, including abortion.”

According to a press release from District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo, she drafted the resolution after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in support of San Antonians who may need an abortion.

Nirenberg called a Special Meeting of the council on Aug. 2 to review and vote on the resolution.

The following people were among those in attendance at Tuesday’s press conference:

• Ron Nirenberg, Mayor
• Teri Castillo, District 5 Councilwoman
• Melissa Cabello Havrda, District 6 Councilwoman
• Phyllis Viagran, District 3 Councilwoman
• Members of the San Antonio City Council
• Reproductive Rights Organizations
• Faith-Based Organization Leaders

Watch the full press conference:

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