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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kelly Rissman

Texas woman seeks emergency abortion out of state after Supreme Court block

AP

After a turbulent week for a woman in Texas with an unviable pregnancy who is challenging state abortion laws, she decided to seek out-of-state care, according to her attorneys.

A Texas judge granted Kate Cox a temporary restraining order last week, authorising her to seek an emergency abortion. However, not long after her victory, the state’s Supreme Court temporarily blocked the ruling after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened.

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