More women sue Texas saying the state's anti-abortion laws harmed them
More women who say they were put in danger by Texas' abortion bans are joining a lawsuit that seek to force the state to clarify medical exceptions in the laws.
by Sarah McCammon
May 22, 2023
1 minute
Eight more women are joining a lawsuit against the state of Texas, saying the state's abortion bans put their health or lives at risk while facing pregnancy-related medical emergencies.
The new plaintiffs have added their names to a lawsuit originally by five women and two doctors who say that pregnant patients are being under Texas law despite facing serious medical complications. The Center for Reproductive Rights, which is representing the women, is now asking for a to block Texas abortion bans in the event of pregnancy complications.
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