Danville backs abortion pills ban, defying legal risks

The city banned the mailing or shipping of abortion pills, defying the state's attorney general and the ACLU, who have repeatedly said the move violates Illinois law's protection of abortion.

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St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· May 3, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Illinois city backs abortion pills ban, defying legal risks

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NBC ChicagoLean Left· May 4, 2023

Illinois City Bans Mailing of Abortion Pills, Defying Legal Risks

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· May 4, 2023

Danville backs abortion pill ban despite legal risks due to Illinois abortion laws

The Southern IllinoisanCenter· May 4, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Danville backs abortion pills ban, defying legal risks

Capitol FaxCenter· May 3, 2023

Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Danville’s corporation counsel calls abortion ordinance “poorly written” and warns: “I do not believe under Illinois law or federal law that this ordinance is legal”

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The PantagraphLean Right· May 4, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Danville backs abortion pills ban, defying legal risks

Fox NewsRight· May 4, 2023

Danville passes abortion pill ban in alleged defiance of Illinois law

Washington TimesLean Right· May 3, 2023

Illinois city defies state’s Democratic AG, bans abortion pills

MyNorthwestLean Right· May 3, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

Illinois city backs abortion pills ban, defying legal risks