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legal-healthcare1 year ago

"Tennessee Court Considers Blocking Abortion Ban's Medical Exception Challenge"

A Tennessee court is considering whether to temporarily block the state's abortion ban's narrow medical exception, which is being challenged by the Center for Reproductive Rights. The lawsuit argues that the vague language in the medical exception endangers the lives of pregnant women, citing a case where a woman was denied an abortion despite facing major health complications. The court heard arguments and may decide to dismiss the case or clarify the medical necessity exception, which would allow doctors to provide care without fear of prosecution.

via NBC News|
#abortion-ban#lawsuit#legal-healthcare
opinion2 years ago

"Supreme Court of Texas Upholds Kate Cox and Texas' Controversial Abortion Law"

The poorly written and vague abortion law in Texas is causing legal chaos and denying women like Kate Cox the ability to make difficult medical decisions on their own terms. The law lacks clear exceptions for cases of rape or incest and leaves the interpretation of the medical exception up to the courts. This patchwork of state laws reflects the failure of Congress to address the issue and highlights the need for a national understanding and federal law that balances the moral complexities of abortion while providing legal access in the early stages of pregnancy.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#abortion#kate-cox#medical-exception
reproductive-rights2 years ago

"Texas Supreme Court Denies Pregnant Woman's Abortion Request, Forces Her to Leave State"

The Texas Supreme Court rejected a Dallas-area woman named Kate Cox's request for an exception to the state's post-Roe antiabortion legislation. Cox, who was pregnant with a child diagnosed with a fatal genetic condition, pleaded for mercy, stating that she didn't want her daughter to suffer during what would likely be an exceptionally brief life. Despite severe health complications and her doctor's recommendation, the court denied the exception. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened legal action against any doctors or hospitals aiding Cox in obtaining an abortion. Cox eventually fled the state to seek abortion care elsewhere. The case highlights the heartless treatment of women seeking abortions in Texas.

via The Washington Post|
#abortion#kate-cox#medical-exception
legal2 years ago

Texas Supreme Court Denies Woman's Abortion Request for Medical Emergency

The Texas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court's ruling that would have allowed a pregnant woman, Kate Cox, to obtain an emergency abortion under the medical exception for the state's near-total abortion ban. The court granted a petition by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, stating that Cox did not meet the criteria for a medical exception. Cox's fetus was diagnosed with a genetic abnormality that usually results in miscarriage, stillbirth, or death soon after birth. The case is seen as a major test of the scope of the medical exception under Texas law, which allows an abortion to save the mother's life or prevent substantial impairment of a major bodily function.

via Reuters|
#abortion-ban#genetic-abnormality#legal
reproductive-rights2 years ago

Texas Woman Escapes Restrictive Abortion Laws, Seeks Procedure Elsewhere

A pregnant woman in Texas, Kate Cox, who sought a court-ordered abortion due to her fetus receiving a fatal diagnosis, has decided to leave the state for the procedure rather than wait for a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court. The court was considering an appeal of a lower court order that would have allowed her to have an abortion in Texas despite the state's strict bans. Cox's case is believed to be the first to seek a court-ordered exception since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, and it highlights the challenges faced by pregnant women seeking medically necessary abortions in states with near-total bans.

via The New York Times|
#abortion#legal-battle#medical-exception
legal2 years ago

Texas Supreme Court Halts Abortion Access Amid Legal Challenges

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court's ruling that allowed a pregnant woman with a fatal fetal diagnosis to have an abortion, creating uncertainty around one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the US. The court's order came after the woman received a temporary restraining order preventing Texas from enforcing the ban in her case. The case is still pending, and the woman's attorneys have expressed concerns for her safety and have not disclosed her abortion plans. Meanwhile, a pregnant woman in Kentucky has also filed a lawsuit seeking the right to an abortion.

via ABC News|
#abortion#lawsuit#legal
reproductive-rights2 years ago

Texas Woman Challenges Abortion Ban, Unveiling a Disturbing Reality

A pregnant woman in Texas, Kate Cox, who learned that her baby has a fatal condition, has asked a court for permission to get an abortion despite the state's ban. A Texas judge initially granted her permission, but the state's highest court has put the decision on hold while it considers her case. Cox's lawsuit is believed to be the first since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year, and it raises questions about the narrow exceptions to the state's ban. The Texas Supreme Court, made up of nine Republican justices, has not provided a timeline for a ruling. Cox's case highlights the ongoing legal battle over abortion rights in Texas and the challenges faced by women seeking abortions under the state's strict laws.

via ABC News|
#abortion#legal-battle#medical-exception
reproductive-rights2 years ago

Texas Woman Challenges Abortion Ban, Igniting Debate on Reproductive Rights

A pregnant Texas woman, Kate Cox, who learned that her baby has a fatal condition, is at the center of an unprecedented challenge over abortion bans in the state. While a Texas judge initially granted Cox permission to receive an abortion, the state's highest court has put that decision on hold. The Texas Supreme Court, made up of nine Republican justices, is now considering her case, which is believed to be the first since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Cox's lawsuit argues that her health is at risk and that inducing labor or carrying the baby to term could jeopardize her ability to have another child. The Texas Attorney General's office argues that Cox does not meet the requirements for a medical exception under the state's ban. Texas is one of 13 states that have rushed to ban abortion at nearly all stages of pregnancy after Roe was overturned.

via The Associated Press|
#abortion#lawsuit#medical-exception
reproductive-rights2 years ago

Texas Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Access for Woman with Fetal Fatal Diagnosis

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court ruling that would have allowed a pregnant woman, Kate Cox, to receive an abortion after her fetus was diagnosed with a fatal condition. The court's order gives them more time to consider the case. Cox's attorneys argue that urgent medical care is needed, but the court's decision has raised concerns about justice being delayed. The Texas abortion ban remains in effect, and the state's Attorney General has argued that Cox does not meet the criteria for a medical exception.

via Fox News|
#abortion-ban#fetal-fatal-diagnosis#medical-exception
reproductive-rights2 years ago

Texas Supreme Court's Controversial Abortion Ruling Sparks Debate

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily paused a judge's ruling that allowed a pregnant woman with a fatal fetal diagnosis to have an abortion, throwing the challenge to the state's restrictive ban into uncertainty. The court's order came after the woman received a temporary restraining order preventing Texas from enforcing the ban in her case. The case is still pending, and the woman's attorneys have expressed concerns for her safety and have not disclosed her abortion plans. Meanwhile, a pregnant woman in Kentucky has also filed a lawsuit seeking the right to an abortion, challenging the state's ban.

via NPR|
#abortion#abortion-ban#lawsuit
law-and-politics2 years ago

Texas Supreme Court's Controversial Rulings on Abortion Rights

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court's ruling that allowed a pregnant woman with a fatal fetal diagnosis to have an abortion, creating uncertainty around the state's restrictive abortion ban. The court's order came after the woman, Kate Cox, received a temporary restraining order preventing Texas from enforcing the ban in her case. Cox's attorneys argue that she does meet the criteria for a medical exception to the ban, while the Texas Attorney General argues otherwise. Meanwhile, a pregnant woman in Kentucky has also filed a lawsuit seeking the right to an abortion.

via The Associated Press|
#abortion#law-and-politics#medical-exception
legalreproductive-rights2 years ago

Texas Attorney General Appeals to State Supreme Court Over Abortion Permission

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has petitioned the Texas Supreme Court to intervene in the case of a pregnant woman who was granted permission by a lower court judge to obtain an emergency abortion. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over the state's medical exception to its controversial ban on abortions after six weeks. Paxton has threatened prosecution against anyone who helps facilitate the abortion, and in a letter to three hospitals, he warned that Thursday's ruling "will not insulate you, or anyone else, from civil and criminal liability." The woman seeking the abortion, Kate Cox, has a fatal genetic condition in her unborn baby and is at high risk for severe complications. Attorneys for Cox and the Center for Reproductive Rights have responded to Paxton's petition, calling it a disregard for Cox's life and the rule of law.

via CNN|
#abortion#lawsuit#legalreproductive-rights
reproductive-rights2 years ago

Texas AG Seeks to Halt Dallas Woman's Abortion, Sparks Controversy

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the state Supreme Court to intervene and stop a Dallas woman, Kate Cox, from having an abortion after a temporary restraining order was granted by a Travis County district judge. This is the first time a pregnant woman has gone to court seeking an abortion since before Roe v. Wade. Paxton also sent a letter threatening legal action to three hospitals if they allowed the abortion to be performed. The Texas Supreme Court is currently considering a similar case involving 20 women who claim they were denied medically necessary abortions. The central question is whether a lethal fetal anomaly qualifies for an abortion under the state's near-total abortion ban.

via The Texas Tribune|
#abortion#ken-paxton#medical-exception
reproductive-rights2 years ago

Texas Judge Allows Abortion Despite State Ban, Targeting Doctors

A Texas judge has granted a pregnant woman, Kate Cox, permission to get an abortion despite the state's ban. Cox, whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis, filed a lawsuit challenging the ban, which is believed to be the first of its kind since the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. The judge's order only applies to Cox and her attorneys do not expect a flood of similar cases. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton did not indicate whether the state would appeal but warned hospitals of potential legal consequences if they provided the abortion. The temporary restraining order lasts for 14 days.

via POLITICO|
#abortion-ban#lawsuit#medical-exception
reproductive-rights2 years ago

Texas Judge Grants Pregnant Woman Abortion Request Despite State's Ban

A Texas judge has granted a pregnant woman, Kate Cox, permission to get an abortion despite the state's ban, in an unprecedented challenge since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Cox, whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis, sought the procedure due to the risks associated with her prior cesarean sections. State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble, an elected Democrat, granted a temporary restraining order allowing Cox to have an abortion under narrow exceptions to Texas' ban. The state is likely to appeal the decision, arguing that Cox does not meet the criteria for a medical exception. This lawsuit is believed to be the first of its kind since Roe v. Wade was overturned, and it comes amid ongoing challenges to abortion bans in Texas.

via The Associated Press|
#abortion#lawsuit#medical-exception