Abortion in Illinois: Mayor Lori Lightfoot signs executive order to protect those seeking abortions in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) – Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined Illinois’ Planned Parenthood to announce an executive order to protect people seeking reproductive health care in Chicago.

Mayor Lightfoot said the executive order prohibits all city agencies, including Chicago police and the Chicago Department of Public Health, from cooperating with any investigation or proceeding from other states aimed at scouring the country. civil or criminal persons seeking reproductive care in Chicago.

“While we cannot stop anti-abortion states from trying to sue providers or patients in Chicago, we can ensure that as city governments we do not never be complicit in aiding or abetting such efforts.”

Mayor Lightfoot said demand for abortions in Chicago from outside residents is increasing.

Some barbers also plan to present an ordinance on the City Council, which will be signed into law next September to protect outside visitors seeking abortions in Chicago.

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The mayor said the city spent $500,000 to expand access to reproductive health.

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Peter Breen, vice president and senior advisor of the Thomas More Society, said in a statement, “Rather than focusing too much on out-of-state abortion, Mayor Lightfoot should focus on addressing the issues that are being raised. violent issues that Chicagoans face every day.” ‘