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Texas abortion ban caused pregnant woman’s death, lawsuit says

NBC News Politics·September 17, 2026·1 min read
Texas abortion ban caused pregnant woman’s death, lawsuit says

The family of a Texas woman who died from pregnancy-related complications is suing state Attorney General Ken Paxton and the hospital where she was treated, claiming the state's ban on most abortions caused her death. The lawsuit alleges the restrictive law directly led to the fatal outcome.

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