Beverly Hills settles lawsuit over alleged obstruction of abortion clinic opening

Beverly Hills has reached a settlement after allegedly blocking an abortion clinic's opening, violating state law. The city will now train employees on abortion clinic protections, create a complaint protocol, and appoint a compliance officer. California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that city officials pressured the clinic's landlord and delayed permits, citing public safety concerns. The clinic, which planned to provide late-term abortions, never opened due to these actions. The settlement follows California's Proposition 1, which protects reproductive rights. While the city did not admit fault, it reaffirmed its support for reproductive healthcare services.