In the U.S., the number of cities that have banned abortions has reached 101

The American city of Seminole, located in the state of Texas, has officially declared itself a “sanctuary city for the unborn” by enacting a strict municipal ban on abortions. This decision was the result of a referendum held on November 3, 2026, in which 53.1% of voters supported the initiative.

Seminole, with a population of about 8,000, became the 101st city in the U.S. and the 84th municipality in Texas to implement such restrictive measures. According to the adopted ordinance, an abortion is defined as any use, prescription, or sale of substances or medications intended to artificially terminate a pregnancy.

It is important to note that the document provides for a number of exceptions: the ban does not apply to in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, the use of contraception, the treatment of ectopic pregnancies, the removal of a fetus in the event of a miscarriage, or cases where there is an immediate threat to the mother’s life. The provisions of the law do not impose civil liability on the women themselves, but ensure compliance with the ban through private lawsuits against individuals who organize or perform these procedures.

As a reminder, it was previously reported that the Belfast City Council voted to illuminate City Hall in support of abortion rights over Easter.