LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn supports the safe surrender of infants at LA County fire stations. This program began under the previous Supervisor, Don Knabe, and has been replicated in other jurisdictions throughout the United States.
Here’s Hahn’s latest statements on this program:
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On Thursday night, a baby boy just hours old was safely surrendered at LA County Fire Station 28 in Whittier. Under the Safe Surrender Program started by my predecessor Supervisor Don Knabe, a parent may legally, safely, and anonymously leave a baby three days old or younger with an employee at an LA County fire station or hospital, no questions asked.
I am thankful for this baby boy’s mother who chose to do the right thing, and for the LA County firefighters at Station 28 who were ready for the unexpected and got this baby to a hospital quickly and safely. The LA County Department of Children and Family Services will find him a safe, loving new home.
Learn more about the safe surrender program at BabySafeLA.org.
But here’s what’s baffling about this glowing report:
Hahn has been a bold cheerleader for abortion on demand, as well.
Check out her joint statement with Supervisor Solis over Proposition One in 2022, which imposed abortion up to birth into the California Constitution:
LA County Proclaims Support for Proposition 1: Constitutional Rights to Reproductive Freedom
LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and Supervisor Janice Hahn to support Proposition 1: Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom.
“The Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision will lead to increased deaths of women, particularly women of color, and it will be destructive to the rights of all. Reproductive health, including abortion, is a human right. This Board must continue to do whatever possible to guard this right – this includes supporting Proposition 1,” said Supervisor Solis.
Proposition 1, which is before the voters in this 2022 General Election, would amend the California Constitution to specify that the State of California cannot deny or interfere with a person’s reproductive freedom, extending to their fundamental right to an abortion and contraception. This amendment would enhance the public policy of the state by explicitly guaranteeing in the California Constitution what previously was a matter of case law. It will ensure that Californians can make personal medical decisions regarding reproductive rights with dignity and freedom from infringement.
“Roe’s downfall means reproductive rights are under threat at every corner of this country. We need to enshrine the right to an abortion in the California Constitution and, this election, voters will have the opportunity to do just that. We as a Board represent over 5 million women in LA County – this is one-fourth of all the women in California. As voters start to go to the polls – or mail in their ballots, this is an opportune time for our Board, comprised of all women, to proclaim our support for reproductive freedom and Proposition 1,” said Supervisor Hahn.
To read full motion click here.