Challenging Texas' Medical Exception to the Abortion Ban

The Center for Reproductive Rights has brought a legal challenge against Texas regarding the medical exception to its abortion ban. The exception allows abortions for life-threatening conditions or risks of substantial impairment of a major bodily function. However, the lack of clear guidelines and definitions in the law has left physicians uncertain about when they can intervene, resulting in many patients being turned away or having to reach a critical condition before receiving an abortion. The lawsuit seeks a clear interpretation of the exception and claims violations of patients' rights under the state constitution. The trial included testimonies highlighting the harmful impact of the ban on various plaintiffs.