The family of a 37-year-old San Antonio woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that Texas' abortion ban played a role in her death. The woman, Tierra Walker, died from preeclampsia while she was 20 weeks pregnant, according to the report.
The suit argues that the state's restrictions on abortion prevented doctors from providing the standard care that could have saved her life. Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that can require termination of the pregnancy to protect the mother's health.
This case adds to the ongoing debate about how abortion laws affect medical decision-making in emergencies. The family's legal action seeks to hold the state accountable for what they see as a preventable death.