Follow

@SarahBreau I'll link to the case again if you'd like to read it. Yes, there has been a ton of misreporting and misunderstanding about this case.

SCOTX stressed that it was up to doctors, not courts, to determine whether an abortion was medically necessary. If the doctor found that it was then the court wouldn't have any legal authority to consider her in violation.

And the court tried to emphasize this over and over again. Another quick example:
"If Ms. Cox’s circumstances are, or have become, those that satisfy the statutory exception, no court order is needed."

As of the time of the ruling Cox had already left the state, so for her personally it was moot, but we should be emphasizing this ruling as it highlighted that doctors and not courts are to make these decisions.

txcourts.gov/media/1457645/230

Sign in to participate in the conversation
Qoto Mastodon

QOTO: Question Others to Teach Ourselves
An inclusive, Academic Freedom, instance
All cultures welcome.
Hate speech and harassment strictly forbidden.