Texas Appoints Anti-Abortion OB-GYN to Maternal Mortality Committee

Dr. Ingrid Skop, a prominent anti-abortion activist, has been appointed to a Texas health committee reviewing maternal deaths, raising concerns among reproductive justice advocates. Critics argue that Skop's views and past actions, including her stance on young girls giving birth and her opposition to abortion, could undermine the committee's ability to accurately assess the impact of Texas's strict abortion laws on maternal mortality. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has questioned her appointment, emphasizing the need for unbiased, data-driven committee members.