Abortion funds languish in legal turmoil, their leaders fearing jail time if they help Texans

A sign advertising an organization that offers services to abortion patients on the wall at Whole Women’s Health of Austin on Sept. 1, 2021. (Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune)

For years, the Frontera Fund hotline has helped residents of the Rio Grande Valley access and pay for abortions in the region and out of state. But now, callers get just a recorded voicemail message:

“In light of the Supreme Court decision and the uncertainty around Texas law, we are forced to pause funding at this time,” the recording says. “We are working diligently with our lawyers and national partners to get through this crisis.”