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Ken Paxton sued over Texas law after death of mother denied an abortion: What to know

The family of a Texas woman who died from pregnancy complications after being denied an abortion is suing Attorney General Ken Paxton for his enforcement of the Lone Star State’s restrictions on abortions. Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mothe

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Ken Paxton sued over Texas law after death of mother denied an abortion: What to know
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The family of a Texas woman who died from pregnancy complications after being denied an abortion is suing Attorney General Ken Paxton for his enforcement of the Lone Star State’s restrictions on abortions. Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother to a teenage son, died of preeclampsia at roughly 20 weeks pregnant in late 2024.

Her family […]

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