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No More Babies (2015) - FAQ

Frequently asked questions about this film.

What happened to Mexican immigrant mothers at Los Angeles county hospital in the 1960s and 70s?

They were pushed into sterilizations while giving birth.

Who were the key figures in the civil rights lawsuit related to the sterilizations?

An intrepid 26-year-old Chicana lawyer and a whistle-blowing young doctor were key figures.

What is the significance of the lawsuit mounted by the mothers?

It is seminal to the alternative history of Roe v. Wade and the movement for reproductive justice.