NEW: The Austin City Council has passed a resolution asking local law enforcement not to investigate abortion seekers or providers.
Abortion rights advocates participate in an all-day sit-in at the Texas State Capitol on July 7.
"This council is committed to and will continue to support our constituents who overwhelmingly agree that people should have access to abortion," said District 8 Council Member Paige Ellis."To the folks who don't like abortion: don't get one. That's what choice is for."
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