Texas Abortion Laws Under Fire After Tragic Deaths Highlight Risks
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A group of 111 OB-GYNs in Texas has urged state lawmakers to amend abortion laws that they claim hinder their ability to provide lifesaving care to pregnant women. This follows reports of two women, Josseli Barnica and Nevaeh Crain, who died after medical staff delayed emergency care due to restrictive abortion laws. The doctors argue that these laws prevent them from offering quality, evidence-based care. The issue has become a focal point in the U.S. Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred, highlighting their opposing views on abortion.
- Texas OB-GYNs urge lawmakers to change abortion laws after reports on pregnant women's deaths The Texas Tribune
- State of Texas: Woman’s death highlights divide over abortion ban in Senate race KXAN.com
- Pregnant Texas teen died after three ER visits due to impact of abortion ban The Guardian US
- With abortion on the ballot, reports show how bans lead to preventable deaths Axios
- 'They knew that women were going to die': Stories of abortion bans hurting women spark backlash MSNBC
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