Garland’s Free‑Speech Billboard Sparks Debate Across Texas

Garland residents are watching a controversial billboard that puts constitutional rights and reproductive issues front and center for the local Desi community.

🟣 Satanic Temple’s billboard on I‑30

A 10‑by‑40‑foot billboard paid for by the Satanic Temple stands off Interstate 30 in Garland, displaying the message “Abortions save lives!” and a claim that a religious abortion ritual protects the act under religious liberty laws. The ad, part of a three‑city campaign, was installed on December 14 and has drawn frequent photo ops from passing drivers. The organization says the ritual, which involves reciting specific tenets before an abortion, is meant to affirm believers’ rights rather than glorify the procedure. Local Christian groups have started an online petition to have the sign removed, while the temple’s co‑founder argues the opposition threatens free speech. [1]

Sources: [1] Spectrum News