Lynchburg City Council passes zoning law restricting abortion clinics

Lynchburg City Council recently enacted a controversial zoning ordinance that defines reproductive health care services as abortion services and restricts where these clinics can operate within the city. The new law, passed after a lengthy and heated public hearing, has divided the community, with supporters saying it protects neighborhoods and families, while opponents warn it could lead to legal challenges and accuse the council of political maneuvering.