Texas Charges a Midwife in the First Arrest Under the State's Abortion Ban
Briefly

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of midwife Maria Margarita Rojas for allegedly providing illegal abortion care, alongside two colleagues. They face severe felony charges under the state's strict abortion laws, which have been in place since 2021. This marks a significant legal action following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Despite a worrying rise in pregnancy-related deaths in Texas since the ban, Paxton reiterated the state's pro-life stance, claiming such actions are crucial for protecting unborn lives.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of midwife Maria Margarita Rojas and colleagues for allegedly violating the state's abortion ban, highlighting severe legal repercussions.
Despite rising maternal mortality rates since Texas's abortion ban, Paxton emphasized the sanctity of life in his statement regarding the legal actions against Rojas and others.
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