Texas Supreme Court halts ruling permitting abortion for pregnant women
OAN’s Abril Elfi
11:06 AM – Saturday, December 9, 2023
The Texas Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Lower Court Ruling, Allowing Woman to Seek Abortion for Fetus with Fatal Disorder
The Texas Supreme Court has made a temporary decision to pause a lower court ruling, granting a woman the right to have an abortion after her fetus was diagnosed with a fatal disorder. This ruling comes amidst a heated debate over abortion laws in the state.
Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, received devastating news last week when she learned that her unborn child had trisomy 18, a chromosomal disorder that often leads to stillbirth or early infant death. In response, Cox and her spouse filed an urgent lawsuit through the Center for Reproductive Rights, seeking permission to terminate the pregnancy.
On Thursday, Travis County Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ruled in favor of Cox, allowing her to proceed with the abortion. Molly Duane, a senior staff attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights, expressed relief at the decision but also voiced concerns about the delays in justice. She emphasized the urgent need for medical care in such cases and criticized the requirement for individuals to seek healthcare through the legal system.
“While we still hope that the Court ultimately rejects the state’s request and does so quickly, in this case we fear that justice delayed will be justice denied,” said Duane. “We are talking about urgent medical care. Kate is already 20 weeks pregnant. This is why people should not need to beg for healthcare in a court of law.”
In response to the ruling, the office of Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TEXAS) issued a statement clarifying that the temporary restraining order does not protect healthcare providers from potential legal consequences for violating Texas’ abortion laws. The statement also included a letter outlining the steps the Attorney General’s office will take to punish physicians who perform abortions.
Cox, who is currently 20 weeks pregnant, has faced numerous challenges in seeking medical assistance. Despite visiting three different emergency rooms in the past month, she has been informed by doctors that her pregnancy is unlikely to result in a healthy baby. Given her history of two cesarean sections, continuing the pregnancy poses significant risks to her health and future fertility. However, due to Texas’ strict abortion laws, doctors have claimed their hands are tied, leaving Cox with the option to wait for the fetus to die inside her or carry the pregnancy to term, only to witness her baby suffer until death.
Concerns for Cox’s safety have led her lawyers to refrain from discussing her plans for an abortion. However, they did disclose her ongoing pregnancy in a filing submitted to the Texas Supreme Court on Friday.
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What are the arguments for and against allowing women to seek abortions in cases where the fetus has been diagnosed with a fatal disorder?
The Texas Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Lower Court Ruling, Allowing Woman to Seek Abortion for Fetus with Fatal Disorder
In a temporary decision, the Texas Supreme Court has put on hold a lower court ruling that granted a woman the right to have an abortion after her fetus was diagnosed with a fatal disorder. This ruling comes at a time when abortion laws in the state are under intense scrutiny and debate.
Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, received devastating news last week when she learned that her unborn child had trisomy 18, a chromosomal disorder that often leads to stillbirth or early infant death. In response, Cox and her spouse filed an urgent lawsuit through the Center for Reproductive Rights, seeking permission to terminate the pregnancy.
On Thursday, Travis County Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ruled in favor of Cox, allowing her to proceed with the abortion. Molly Duane, a senior staff attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights, expressed relief at the decision but also voiced concerns about the delays in justice. She emphasized the urgent need for medical care in such cases and criticized the requirement for individuals to seek healthcare through the legal system.
“While we still hope that the Court ultimately rejects the state’s request and does so quickly, in this case, we fear that justice delayed will be justice denied,” said Duane. “We are talking about urgent medical care. Kate is already 20 weeks pregnant. This is why people should not need to beg for healthcare in a court of law.”
In response to the ruling, the office of Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TEXAS) issued a statement clarifying that the temporary restraining order does not protect healthcare providers from potential legal consequences for violating Texas’ abortion laws. The statement also included a letter outlining the steps the Attorney General’s office will take to punish physicians who perform abortions.
Cox, who is currently 20 weeks pregnant, has faced numerous challenges in seeking medical assistance. Despite visiting three different emergency rooms in the past month, she has been informed by doctors that her pregnancy is unlikely to result in a healthy baby. Given her history of two cesarean sections, continuing the pregnancy poses significant risks to her health and future fertility. However, due to Texas’ strict abortion laws, doctors have claimed their hands are tied, leaving Cox with the option to wait for the fetus to die inside her or carry the pregnancy to term, only to witness her baby suffer until death.
Concerns for Cox’s safety have led her lawyers to refrain from discussing her plans for an abortion. However, they did disclose her ongoing pregnancy in a filing submitted to the Texas Supreme Court on Friday.
The decision by the Texas Supreme Court to temporarily halt the lower court ruling has brought national attention to the ongoing debate over abortion rights and access to healthcare. It remains to be seen how this case will ultimately be resolved and what the implications will be for women seeking abortions in the state of Texas.
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In conclusion, the temporary decision by the Texas Supreme Court to halt a lower court ruling allowing a woman to seek an abortion for a fetus with a fatal disorder has ignited a heated debate over abortion laws in the state. The case highlights the challenges faced by women seeking healthcare and raises important questions about access to medical care and the role of the legal system in deciding such matters. The ultimate resolution of this case will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for reproductive rights in Texas and beyond.
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