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Woman's family sues Texas AG Ken Paxton over death allegedly caused by "merciless" abortion ban

Woman's family sues Texas AG Ken Paxton over death allegedly caused by "merciless" abortion ban

Summary

A family in Texas is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. They say that the state's strict abortion ban caused the death of a woman with preeclampsia because she could not get medical care in time.

Key Facts

  • The family filed a lawsuit against Texas and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
  • The lawsuit says Texas’s abortion ban is "merciless."
  • The woman who died had preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication that can be dangerous.
  • The family claims her death could have been prevented with an abortion.
  • Texas has strict laws banning most abortions.
  • The case raises concerns about the impact of abortion laws on medical care.
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