Texas appeals court reverses injunction that closed midwife's clinics
Summary
A Texas appeals court reversed an injunction that had closed clinics run by midwife Maria Rojas, who faces charges of performing illegal abortions. Although the injunction was lifted, her attorney says the clinics remain closed and Rojas cannot currently practice.Key Facts
- The 15th Court of Appeals found the original injunction lacked enough evidence and reversed it.
- Maria Rojas is accused of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license in Texas.
- Texas law bans abortions after six weeks with very few exceptions.
- Rojas is the first person sued under the Texas Human Life Protection Act.
- The injunction closed multiple Houston-area clinics owned by Rojas.
- Rojas is on house arrest and has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges.
- Her attorney says she cannot reopen clinics or work as a midwife due to bond restrictions.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to appeal to the Texas Supreme Court.
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