Small-town Texans just showed coastal elites and pro-abortion activists that they won’t be bullied into sacrificing their values or the lives of unborn children.
At a Glance
- Mullin, Texas (population 196) unanimously voted to become a Sanctuary City for the Unborn, joining 70 other cities with similar measures
- The ordinance bans elective abortions and abortion trafficking within city limits through private civil enforcement
- Attorney Jonathan F. Mitchell has offered to represent the city at no cost against potential lawsuits
- The ACLU has previously sued seven East Texas towns over similar ordinances
- This grassroots movement continues to grow despite opposition from pro-abortion activists
Texas Town Takes Bold Stand Against Abortion
While the coastal elites and activist judges continue their crusade to ensure abortion-on-demand remains the law of the land, the good folks of Mullin, Texas aren’t having any of it. On April 8, the city council of this small town of just 196 residents voted unanimously to declare Mullin a “Sanctuary City for the Unborn,” becoming the 71st American city and the 54th in Texas to adopt such protections for the most vulnerable among us. It’s a beautiful reminder that while Washington bureaucrats and blue state politicians busy themselves with promoting death, everyday Americans are choosing life.
The ordinance passed by Mullin’s city council doesn’t mess around – it contains six clear provisions prohibiting various abortion-related activities within city limits and enforces these restrictions through private civil claims, similar to the Texas Heartbeat Act. And let’s be clear – this isn’t just symbolic virtue signaling. The ordinance establishes a private right of action with a six-year statute of limitations, meaning anyone who aids and abets an abortion in Mullin could face serious legal consequences from private citizens enforcing the law.
Local Pastor Celebrates Life-Affirming Decision
While the ACLU and its abortion-industry allies predictably wring their hands over these sanctuary city measures, the residents of Mullin couldn’t be prouder of their community’s stand. The ordinance passed with zero opposition from the city council, demonstrating the overwhelming local support for protecting innocent life. Pastor Randy Bradley, expressing his joy at the decision, highlighted how this brings vital moral issues back to the local level where everyday citizens can make their voices heard.
“I was moved by the willingness of our city council to take such a bold stand for the lives of the unborn. I am overjoyed at being part of a community which passed this ordinance unanimously. So often it feels like the important matters of the world are out of our hands, but this brings it down to the local level right in the hands of everyday folks.” – Pastor Randy Bradley.
This grassroots effort to protect life represents exactly the kind of local control that our founding fathers envisioned – communities making decisions based on their values, not having radical agendas forced down their throats by distant elites. The ordinance doesn’t allow civil action against women who undergo abortions, focusing instead on those who would profit from or facilitate the destruction of innocent human life. It’s a measured, thoughtful approach that puts community support for women in crisis pregnancies at the forefront.
ACLU’s Predictable Pushback
Of course, the ACLU and its cadre of abortion activists can’t stand the idea of communities protecting life, and they’ve already sued seven East Texas towns over similar ordinances. The usual suspects – Planned Parenthood and the erroneously named “Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity” – are claiming these ordinances somehow violate free speech, simply because they call abortion what it actually is. These organizations want unlimited abortion access without consequences, and they’re furious when small-town America refuses to play along.
“As always, we aren’t afraid for pro-life laws to be challenged in court” – Kimberlyn Schwartz.
The hypocrisy is truly astounding. The same crowd that celebrates “sanctuary cities” for illegal immigrants suddenly finds the concept outrageous when applied to protecting innocent human life. But Mullin residents aren’t backing down. Danielle Doyer, a local supporter of the ordinance, put it perfectly when she emphasized that helping mothers find alternatives to abortion and providing community support represents true compassion. Instead of offering women a “quick way out” that leaves them emotionally and physically scarred, these communities are stepping up to provide real solutions.
A Movement Gaining Momentum
What’s most encouraging about Mullin’s decision is that it’s part of a growing movement across Texas and beyond. When state legislatures fail to adequately protect life, local communities are stepping up to fill the void. Attorney Jonathan F. Mitchell, the legal mind behind the Texas Heartbeat Act, has offered to represent Mullin at no cost in any potential litigation – a powerful statement that the pro-life movement stands ready to defend these communities against the well-funded abortion industry’s inevitable attacks.
“I strive to treat others how I want to be treated. I imagine myself in their shoes and ask myself how I would want to be treated if that were me. If that were me in my mom’s womb, I would desperately want a chance at life, to prove I am worth letting live.” – Danielle Doyer.
As more communities across Texas consider similar ordinances, the Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn Initiative continues to gain momentum. It’s a beautiful example of federalism at work – while coastal elites push their radical abortion agenda, heartland America is quietly but firmly drawing a line in the sand. These small towns may not have much in terms of population, but they’ve got something far more powerful – the moral courage to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s not popular with the progressive establishment. And that, my friends, is what makes America great.
