California: 'Abortion, COVID protests collide at Capitol'

Protestors gather to rally against Assembly Bill 2223 at the state Capitol in Sacramento on April 19, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMatters

 By Emily Hoeven - Posted at CalMatters:

Published 04.22.2022

IN SUMMARY

Abortion rights and COVID-related bills advance in the California Legislature despite loud protests in opposition.

Hundreds of protesters descended on the state Capitol on Tuesday for two separate rallies to oppose abortion- and COVID-related bills facing key votes in the Legislature — underscoring the extent to which some California voters are dissatisfied with the policy proposals emanating out of Sacramento.

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• Legislative Bombshell: Bill to Decriminalize Killing Newborns Introduced (California Family Council)