The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court’s decision that granted a pregnant woman the right to proceed with an abortion.
The Texas Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay on a district court’s decision that permitted Katie Cox, a 31-year-old woman, to undergo an abortion. Cox, who is 20 weeks pregnant, is carrying a fetus diagnosed with full trisomy, a condition associated with high risks of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death shortly after birth.
“The petition for mandamus and motion for temporary relief remain pending before the Court,” stated the Texas Supreme Court in response to the ongoing legal proceedings related to Katie Cox’s case.
Cox’s physicians have indicated that continuing her pregnancy would necessitate a cesarean section or induction, posing a risk of serious injury. Inducing labor could lead to a uterine rupture, especially considering Cox’s previous C-sections, and another cesarean section could further jeopardize her future fertility.
Molly Duane, senior staff attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights, expressed concern that justice delayed could result in justice denied in this case. She emphasized the urgency of medical care, especially given that Katie Cox is already 20 weeks pregnant. Duane stated that individuals should not have to plead for healthcare in a court of law.
Texas prohibits all abortions from the moment of fertilization, and it enforces a “bounty law” that incentivizes private citizens to file lawsuits against those who aid or facilitate someone in obtaining an abortion.
“The Attorney General’s office in Texas argued to the court that future criminal and civil proceedings cannot restore the life that is lost if the plaintiffs or their agents proceed to perform and procure an abortion in violation of Texas law,” according to The Associated Press.
The Hill has contacted the Texas Attorney General’s office and the Center for Reproductive Rights for comments.
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