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Texas abortion ban blamed for pregnant woman's death
The gist
Tierra Walker's family sued Texas officials, blaming the state's abortion ban for her December 2024 death.
The case tests whether the ban's medical exception protects pregnant patients in practice.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2024Tierra Walker, 37, learned she was pregnant during a hospital visit after suffering multiple seizures, and checked herself into the emergency room at University Health with symptoms of pre-eclampsia.
- Dec 27, 2024Walker returned to the emergency room and was diagnosed with preeclampsia; her blood pressure reached 174/115, according to the lawsuit.
- Dec 30, 2024Walker, about 20 weeks pregnant, died in San Antonio; her teenage son found her unresponsive at home.