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Texas judge allows abortion for fetus with rare fatal condition


The ​Travis County 459th District Court ⁢is seen prior to an emergency‍ hearing in Cox v Texas,‍ in Austin, Texas, on December 7, 2023. Kate Cox, a 31-year-old mother-of-two from Dallas-Fort Worth, sued the state of Texas on December 5, 2023, in order to ⁤get an abortion for a ‍pregnancy that she and her ⁤doctors say threatens her life and future fertility. Cox learned last week that ‍her⁢ fetus has full trisomy 18, a condition ‌that ⁢means her pregnancy may not survive until birth and if it does her baby would be stillborn ‍or live for⁣ minutes, hours ⁣or days,​ according to‍ the lawsuit. (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP)

OAN’s Katie Smith
5:35 PM – Thursday, December 7,⁣ 2023

A Texas judge has ⁤granted a woman the ability ⁢to get an abortion given her rare pregnancy condition.

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On Thursday, Kate Cox’s request for an abortion was granted‌ after showing the court that her fetus ⁢has ‌a rare condition that could cause ⁣stillbirth​ or kill ⁢the baby shortly after it’s born.

Cox ‍also argued that carrying the fetus‌ would negatively affect her fertility in the⁢ future.

This image ⁤provided by Kate Cox ⁢shows Kate Cox. A Texas judge has given the pregnant woman whose fetus had a fatal ⁣diagnosis‌ permission to​ get an abortion ⁤in an unprecedented challenge to the state’s ban that took effect after Roe v. Wade was overturned last year. It was ‌unclear Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 how quickly or whether Kate Cox, a 31-year-old​ mother of two from the Dallas area, will be able to⁢ obtain an‌ abortion. State District Judge Maya ‌Guerra Gamble says she will grant ​a temporary restraining order that will allow Cox to have ⁤an abortion. (Kate Cox via AP)

Judge Maya Guerra Gamble stated that abiding by Texas’s abortion ​restrictions would be a “miscarriage of justice.”

“The idea that ⁢Ms. Cox wants desperately to be ‌a parent, and this law might ⁣actually cause ‍her to lose ⁤the ability is shocking and would be a genuine miscarriage of justice,” the judge said. “I will⁢ be signing the order and it will be ⁤processed and sent out today.”

Cox’s case is reportedly the first attempt to get a ⁤court ‍ordered abortion ​after the United States Supreme Court gave the authority ⁣to allow abortions to the states in its landmark​ Dobbs decision.

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Why ‌is it important ​to recognize and⁣ respect the autonomy of individuals in making‌ decisions about their own‍ bodies and pregnancies?

A Texas judge has granted a woman ‌the ability to get an ⁣abortion given⁣ her rare ⁤pregnancy ⁤condition. Kate ⁢Cox, a 31-year-old​ mother-of-two from Dallas-Fort Worth, sued the state of Texas on December 5, 2023, in order to ‌get an abortion for‌ a⁤ pregnancy that⁣ she and her doctors say threatens her life and future fertility. Cox ‌discovered that her fetus has full trisomy 18, a condition that means her pregnancy may not survive⁤ until birth ⁤and if it‍ does, her baby would be stillborn or⁤ live for only a few minutes, hours, or days.

On Thursday, Cox’s request⁤ for an abortion‍ was granted after showing the court the rare condition her fetus has. Carrying the fetus would negatively affect Cox’s fertility in the future. Judge Maya Guerra⁣ Gamble stated⁣ that⁢ abiding by ⁢Texas’s abortion restrictions would be a “miscarriage of justice.” ⁢She⁤ further ‌added,⁤ “The idea that Ms. Cox wants desperately to be a parent, and this law might‌ actually cause her to lose the ability is shocking and would⁤ be a genuine miscarriage ‌of justice… I will be signing the order ⁤and it will be processed and sent out today.”

Cox’s ‌case is ‍reportedly the first attempt to get a court-ordered abortion after the ‌United States Supreme Court ⁣gave⁤ the authority‍ to allow abortions to the states in its landmark Dobbs decision.

This development​ highlights the ongoing controversy ‌and legal battles‍ surrounding abortion rights in ‍the ⁢United​ States.‍ With each case, it becomes evident that there are ⁤complex ⁤and deeply personal circumstances involved in the decision to ​pursue an abortion. The ability to access safe and legal abortion procedures ⁤is a fundamental reproductive right that‍ should be protected.

It⁤ is important to recognize and respect the autonomy and agency of individuals in making decisions about their own bodies and pregnancies. Pregnancy ‍complications that pose a ​threat to‌ a person’s life and‌ future fertility should not be ​dismissed lightly.

As this case demonstrates, the⁤ power to grant or deny an abortion lies ultimately in the hands of the ⁤judicial ⁤system. The decision made in this case sets a precedent for future cases and reaffirms ⁢the importance of protecting​ individuals’​ reproductive rights.

Moving forward,​ it is crucial for lawmakers, healthcare providers, and society as a whole to continue advocating for‍ reproductive ⁤rights and access⁣ to safe and legal abortion procedures. The well-being and autonomy of individuals must be prioritized, ensuring⁢ that they have ⁢the ⁣ability to make the best decisions for themselves and ‍their futures.



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