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The woman who took on the Texas abortion ban
Dec 13, 2023
Kate Cox, a woman who asked a Texas judge for permission to end her pregnancy, is at the center of legal battles over abortion access. The podcast discusses the Texas abortion ban, the involvement of the Texas Supreme Court, the absence of precedent, and the recent Supreme Court decision on a key abortion drug.
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- The case of Kate Cox highlights the ongoing legal battles and challenges over abortion access in the United States.
- The Texas Supreme Court's ruling in Cox's case raises questions about judicial authority in determining medical judgments and the future of legal challenges to abortion bans.
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Legal battle over abortion
The podcast discusses the case of Kay Cox, a woman in Texas who sought an abortion due to her baby's diagnosis of trisomy 18, which has a low chance of survival. Cox faced further complications and risks due to her previous C-sections, leading her to decide to pursue an abortion. However, as Texas has strict abortion laws, her case went all the way to the state supreme court, highlighting the ongoing battle over abortion rights.
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