Texas Supreme Court Denies Medical Exemption for Abortion

Ruling against Kate Cox sets restrictive precedent for future cases, forcing her to leave state for procedure

• The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against Kate Cox, a woman seeking an abortion due to severe complications threatening her life and future fertility.
• Cox's fetus had Trisomy 18, a lethal genetic disorder, and the pregnancy posed serious health risks to Cox, including potential loss of future fertility.
• The court's ruling suggests that health challenges like those faced by Cox do not qualify for the medical exemption to Texas's abortion ban.
• Cox's case sets a precedent for future attempts to obtain an abortion by petitioning the courts in Texas, highlighting the restrictive nature of medical exceptions to the state's abortion ban.
• Cox had to leave Texas to obtain an abortion due to the urgency of her health concerns.

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