Join Us for an Important Hearing on Access to Reproductive Health Care

We all know that New York City is not immune to anti-abortion activism. By blocking entrances and exits and following and harassing clients, anti-abortion activists move beyond peaceful protest and seek to prevent women from exercising their right to access critical health care services. Our current law does not adequately protect reproductive health care facilities, workers, or consumers from harassment or intimidation. Join us as we let the City know that we need a change!
Proposed Int. No. 826 would prohibit someone from knowingly obstructing or blocking another person from entering or exiting a reproductive health care facility with the use of physical contact. In addition, people would be prohibited from knowingly obstructing or blocking the premises of a reproductive health care facility. The bill would create a 15-foot area around a reproductive health care facility in which someone may not follow and harass any individual or place them in fear of physical harm. Further, it would specifically prohibit blocking clinic entrances or exits. None of these changes, however, would prohibit people from peacefully gathering and protesting.
Please join us next Tuesday at City Hall to stand up for women and show your support for this important piece of legislation. Together, we will show that NYC will fight for our right to choose! The hearing is next Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 10am in City Hall Chambers. Please contact Lalena Howard at lhoward@prochoiceny.org or 646-520-3506 for more information and to RSVP.