![]() ![]() In fact, the only place in the ordinance where the word “felony” is used is under the section entitled “Findings” and is referencing these state laws which have never been repealed. Wade statutes which criminalize abortion – which came back into effect after the overturning of Roe v. Abortion was actually made a felony long time ago in Abilene by the pre-Roe v. ![]() This would be a felony.” The Abilene SCFTU Ordinance does not make abortion a felony in the city of Abilene. ![]() Mascorro states, “These are not just civil laws at this point. Mascorro is violating those laws, then she is risking penalties from the State laws far greater than any of the penalties proposed in the SCFTU ordinance. Mascorro is already following those laws, she has nothing to fear from the passage of the proposed SCFTU Ordinance in the city of Abilene. Wade Texas abortion statutes, the Texas Heartbeat Act, and the Human Life Protection Act. Mascorro has an obligation to obey every law on abortion in the State of Texas – including the pre-Roe v. The second concern mentioned in the article was that the ordinance would require physicians to uphold current standards of care or face “serious legal consequences.” Is it such a bad thing for there to be “serious legal consequences” for physicians to uphold current standards of care? Let’s consider the facts: Regardless of what happens November 8 in Abilene, Dr. Trandem’s letter as “false claims.” that are “not based (in) medical truth.” Mascorro simply dismisses the statement made on Project Destiny Abilene’s website which was taken from Dr. Her letter given to the Abilene City Council included six published studies by 24 different medical professionals relating to the connection between abortion and breast cancer, three published studies by 21 different medical professionals relating to the connection between abortion and pre-term birth, three published studies by 5 different medical professionals relating to the connection between abortion and psychological damage, and one published study by 2 medical professionals relating to the connection between abortion and uterine damage. Trandem serves as the National Medical Director for Save the Storks and the CEO and International Medical Director for Canopy Global Foundation. Karysse Trandem – an accomplished Obstetrician and Gynecologic Surgeon specializing in women facing unplanned pregnancies. The statement on the website actually comes from a letter submitted to the Abilene City Council on Thursday, Apby Dr. Project Destiny Abilene’s website states, “Women who’ve had an abortion are 30-40% more likely to have breast cancer, they have a 36% greater chance of pre-term birth and 81% chance of having mental health problems.” Mascorro accused Project Destiny Abilene, the PAC behind the campaign, of propagating “false claims” on their website that are “not based (in) medical truth.” According to Mascorro those claims include “increased levels of breast cancer and mental health problems in women and an elevated chance of pre-term birth.” While it was not mentioned in the Abilene Reporter-News, Dr. ![]() This particular story featured Abilene obstetrician Whitney Mascorro, who identifies both as pro-life and a Christian. On Sunday, October 16, the Abilene Reporter-News ran a story entitled, “Abilene obstetrician outlines concerns with ‘sanctuary city’ ordinance.” The story was part of a seven-part package looking at a variety of different angles of the SCFTU ordinance which Abilene voters will vote on in the November election. ![]()
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