Pregnancy centers sue city over sign ordinance: Four facilities that counsel women with unplanned pregnancies sued the City of Austin on Thursday, arguing that an ordinance passed last year violates their constitutional rights to free speech and freedom of religion.
The ordinance requires the centers to post signs at their entrances saying they don't offer or refer clients to abortion or birth control services. Those that violate the ordinance can be charged with a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by fines of up to $450. Municipal court records show that no one has violated the ordinance since it took effect last April.
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