Dear Team,

I'm writing with my least favorite kind of update: no update.

Everywhere I turned this weekend I heard our plaintiff Kate Cox's story—about her devastating fatal fetal diagnosis—and how the Supreme Court of Texas stepped in to halt the trial court's order allowing her to get the critical medical care she so desperately needs, further delaying her access to lifesaving care.

It's been nearly one week since we requested relief for Kate and still we have no resolution. Her case underscores why abortion bans like Texas's that claim to make exceptions in limited cases don't really work: Kate should be making these decisions with her chosen medical team, not navigating a complicated court process and pleading for help from a judge and now the entire Supreme Court of Texas. Her health and future fertility is at risk, and every day she's forced to wait brings her closer to danger.

Regardless of how Kate's case is decided, we'll continue the fight for every person's right to access critical reproductive health care.

I’m grateful you're with us.

Onward,

Nancy

From: Nancy Northup <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2023 11:12 AM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: BREAKING: TX Court-approved abortion temporarily HALTED

Dear team, Late last night, the Texas Supreme Court temporarily halted a lower court ruling that would have allowed Kate Cox, our plaintiff with severe pregnancy complications, to have an abortion to protect her health and future fertility. The Court stayed the lower court’s ruling until they have more time to consider the case.   GIVE NOW   The Center for Reproductive Rights filed this case—Cox v. Texas—earlier this week on Kate’s behalf, asking the court to affirm her right to access urgent abortion care and avoid putting her health at risk by continuing the pregnancy. Here's what lead attorney in this case, Molly Duane, had to say: While we still hope that the Court ultimately rejects the state’s request and does so quickly, in this case we fear that justice delayed will be justice denied. We are talking about urgent medical care. Kate is already 20 weeks pregnant. This is why people should not need to beg for healthcare in a court of law. What’s happening to Kate is happening to countless women across the United States. We won't stop fighting. Are you with us? In solidarity, Nancy Northup President & CEO DONATE NOW

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