Texas appeals court reverses injunction that closed midwife's clinics

Jul 24, 2026 · 12:06 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 20 views

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Texas appeals court reverses injunction that closed clinics owned by midwife accused of performing abortions By Shawna Mizelle Shawna Mizelle Shawna Mizelle is a 2024 campaign reporter for CBS News. Performing an abortion is a second-degree felony in Texas, where there is a strict ban on the procedure in place with narrow exceptions. Rojas' case has garnered national attention as she is the first person to be sued under the Texas Human Life Protection Act.

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▪Texas appeals court reverses injunction that closed clinics owned by midwife accused of performing abortions By Shawna Mizelle Shawna Mizelle Shawna Mizelle is a 2024 campaign reporter for CBS News.
▪Performing an abortion is a second-degree felony in Texas, where there is a strict ban on the procedure in place with narrow exceptions.
▪Rojas' case has garnered national attention as she is the first person to be sued under the Texas Human Life Protection Act.

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U.S. Texas appeals court reverses injunction that closed clinics owned by midwife accused of performing abortions By Shawna Mizelle Shawna Mizelle Shawna Mizelle is a 2024 campaign reporter for CBS News. Read Full Bio Shawna Mizelle July 23, 2026 / 8:06 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google An injunction that stopped a Texas midwife charged with performing illegal abortions from operating her Houston-area clinics was reversed Thursday, but her attorney says the "damage is done." The 15th Court of Appeals determined the state did not provide sufficient evidence for the injunction issued in Waller County, Texas, in March 2025 against Maria Rojas.

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