They came to have their babies. They went home sterilized
THOUSAND OAKS — California Lutheran University to present “No Más Bebés” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at the Lundring Event Center. Sponsored by Sarah W. Heath Center for Equality and Justice, Campus Diversity Initiative
No Más Bebés tells the story of a little-known but landmark event in reproductive justice, when a small group of Mexican immigrant women sued county doctors, the state, and the U.S. government after they were sterilized while giving birth at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Admission is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. For information, contact the CEJ at (805) 493-3694 or cej@CalLutheran.edu.