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CC: ACTION ITEM - Discussion and Direction Regarding Potential Culver City Actions to Ensure (1) Continued Access to Reproductive Health Services; and (2) Continued Protection of LGBTQ+ Rights
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Meeting Date: February 10, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager
Phone Number: City Manager's Office - (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/04/2025)
Department Approval John Nachbar, City Manager, (02/04/2025) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction to the City Manager regarding potential Culver City actions to ensure (1) continued access to reproductive health services; and (2) continued protection of LGBTQ+ rights.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the City Council meeting on December 9, 2024, the City Council requested that staff return with a staff report on the potential policies impacting access to reproductive health services, LGBTQ+ rights, and sanctuary city policies under the upcoming Trump administration, as well as potential Culver City actions to counter these policies. The analysis of sanctuary city policies will return at a later date due to the need for additional staff analysis.
Current Federal Administration's Anticipated Policies Regarding Reproductive Rights
During the current federal administration, it is likely the administration will continue and intensify policies aimed at restricting access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion, in the United States. President Trump has already issued an Executive Order Enforcing the Hyde Amendment. According to a Fact Sheet issued by the Administration, this Executive Order will end the use of Federal taxpayer dollars to fund or promote elective abortion.
Building on actions taken during its fir...
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