Five women sue Texas over abortion access
Five women who say they were denied abortions in Texas despite facing life-threatening health risks have sued the state over its abortion ban.
Texas bars abortions except for medical emergencies, with doctors facing punishment of up to 99 years in jail.
According to the lawsuit, doctors are refusing the procedure even in extreme cases out of fear of prosecution.
In a statement, the office of Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would "enforce the laws" of the state.
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The Center for Reproductive Justice has filed the legal action on behalf of the five women - Ashley Brandt, Lauren Hall, Lauren Miller, Anna Zargarian and Amanda Zurawski - and two healthcare providers that are also plaintiffs.
The pro-choice group said it is the first time pregnant women themselves have taken action against anti-abortion laws passed across the US since the Supreme Court last year removed constitutional protection for abortion rights.
"It is now dangerous to be pregnant in Texas," said Nancy Northup, the centre's president on Tuesday.
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Let's hope these women win their case and others in different states like Texas do the same. This is a health crisis, IMHO, women's rights are in jeopardy and this must not stand!
