Abortion investigations would be prohibited under Des Moines proposal

Why it matters: Abortion remains legal in Iowa during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy but that could change in the coming months either through evolving court or legislative initiatives.

• Mandelbaum’s resolution lays the groundwork to resist enforcement should stricter abortion regulations or bans be enacted.

Big picture: Multiple cities in other states have passed ordinances to protect access to abortion following June's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that overturned Roe v. Wade.

• Meanwhile, some states are acting quickly to further restrict abortions. For example, on Friday, Indiana lawmakers passed a near-total abortion ban.

Of note: Mandelbaum doesn't yet have the support of Mayor Frank Cownie or enough council members to add the resolution to an upcoming regular city council agenda.

Yes, but: He can call for a vote that would add the idea to an upcoming council workshop for discussion.

• He told Axios he'll try to workshop his idea in coming months if he's unable to get a vote on the resolution.