Challenges of the Texas Abortion Ban and the Advocacy for Essential Reproductive Care

The chapter explores the legal battle in Texas where women and OBGYNs fought against the restrictive abortion ban that denied essential reproductive care for severe obstetrical complications. It highlights specific cases where life-saving abortions were needed, the frustrations with the standing analysis in court rulings, and the lack of exceptions for critical conditions like ectopic pregnancies. The chapter underscores the urgent need for changes in abortion laws and the advocacy for reproductive rights through legal avenues and public participation in elections.