A Birth Plan for the Dying
When an ultrasound reveals a lethal fetal anomaly, each image is the unwinding of a miracle. Then, Texas' abortion ban makes the nightmare even worse.
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Lawsuit Filed Against New Texas Abortion Law
The Trump presidency and possible changes to the Supreme Court raise the stakes for the state’s next abortion fight.
Texas Bill Would Revoke Medical Licenses of Doctors Who Perform Abortions
A measure proposed in the special session would ban physicians from providing almost all abortions.
Five New Laws that Will Likely Get Texas Sued (Or Already Have)
The Texas Legislature passed at least 5 arguably unconstitutional bills this year, and the special session hasn’t even started.
This Week: Texans’ Health Under Attack by Republican Lawmakers
From air quality to vaccines, much of this week’s Observer coverage focuses on public health in Texas.
How Texas’ Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Win Even While Losing in Court
Senate Bill 8 will likely face a lawsuit this summer. The problem for abortion-rights advocates is that legislation often moves faster than the courts.
Texas Bill Could Send People to Jail for Driving a Woman to an Abortion, Lawmaker Says
A sweeping anti-abortion bill leaves prosecutors wide discretion over who is charged for unlawful abortions.
Abandoning ‘Women’s Health’ Claims, Texas House Approves Wide-Ranging Anti-Abortion Bill
Lawmakers voted to ban the most common form of second trimester abortions and to mandate the burial of fetal remains, among other measures.