Center for Reproductive Rights

Today, for the SECOND TIME THIS WEEK, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled against Texas abortion providers. This means that, as of just a few hours ago, abortion is once again largely inaccessible in the state of Texas.

Today’s ruling bars most patients from accessing abortion care, with the exception of those who would be beyond the gestational age limit in Texas before Governor Abbott’s order expires on April 22, and thus completely prevented from receiving an abortion in the state. This latest ruling has created additional legal whiplash, causing confusion and uncertainty for hundreds of patients in need of abortion care.

The Fifth Circuit is allowing Texas to force women to wait until the eleventh hour to get the time-sensitive, essential health care that they are constitutionally guaranteed. We will keep fighting to ensure no one is left behind. Please make a generous gift right now to continue to stand with us.

Onward,

Center for Reproductive Rights

From: Nancy Northup
To: [email protected]
Subject: UPDATE: Fifth Circuit blocks abortion access in Texas

Team,

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling yesterday allowing Texas to continue blocking access to abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is not the last word—we will take every legal action necessary to fight this abuse of emergency powers. Please make an urgent gift today to keep clinics open during this crisis.

DONATE

Texas has been trying to eliminate access to abortion care for decades, and anti-abortion politicians are exploiting this pandemic to achieve that goal. Texans who need abortion care are not waiting for the courts—those who are able to travel are already leaving the state to get care. Others are tragically being left behind.

I know one thing for certain, the need for abortion care doesn't disappear during a pandemic and neither does our fight. Can we count on your support right now? Please make an urgent gift today.

Onward,

Nancy Northup
President & CEO

P.S. This isn't just happening in Texas. Other states, including Oklahoma, Ohio, and Alabama, are attempting to use the crisis as an excuse to ban abortion. We will use every legal tool necessary to protect abortion access. Please make a generous gift right now to stand by our side in this fight.

DONATE NOW

reproductiverights.org

The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world.

Center for Reproductive Rights
199 Water St.

New York, NY 10038

Unsubscribe