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The court ruled that the lower court made a mistake in ruling that the woman, Kate Cox, who is more than 20 weeks pregnant, was entitled to a medical exception.

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Ms. Cox asked the lower court for approval after she learned that her fetus had a fatal condition, and after several trips to the emergency room.

In short, the life or health exemptions to abortion bans in Republican-controlled states are meaningless.

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[–] Veedem 162 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Women are screwed in states like Texas. This woman isn’t someone who was careless and doesn’t want to live with consequences. This is as clear cut and in line with the supposed exceptions as can be. She’s very fortunate that she can afford to go elsewhere. There are many woman who don’t have that same option. Absolutely horrible.

[–] [email protected] 66 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Hopefully, she can afford to stay out of Texas. Her life and safety are at risk, as well as legal jeopardy from these shenanigans.

[–] [email protected] 43 points 1 year ago

Yeah, if I were her I would never go back to Texas. Who knows if some jackass is going to try to make their career off of imprisoning her for getting an out of state abortion?

[–] Naja_Kaouthia 39 points 1 year ago

She’s welcome in Colorado. The right to an abortion is a state law and we have some upcoming ballot initiatives to make abortion access a right in the state constitution.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Sadly that's still a win for texas. One less vote against them.

[–] TwoGems 7 points 1 year ago

It's not like we could get anyone to vote anyway. They had the opportunity to show up and didn't.

Just 45.7% of 17.7 million voters showed up.