Planned Parenthood Center for Choice et al v. Abbott et al

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Case Number:

1:20-cv-00323

Court:

Texas Western

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

Lee Yeakel

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  1. April 09, 2020

    Days After 5th Circ. Order, Texas Judge OKs Some Abortions

    A Texas federal judge on Thursday permitted certain abortions to proceed in the Lone Star State during the COVID-19 pandemic, granting a narrower restraining order to reproductive rights groups just two days after the Fifth Circuit gave the state's abortion ban the green light.

  2. March 30, 2020

    Texas' Abortion Ban During COVID-19 Crisis Put On Hold

    A Texas federal judge on Monday temporarily halted enforcement of the state's ban on abortions during the coronavirus pandemic, agreeing with Planned Parenthood that the restriction violates the U.S. Supreme Court's prefetal-viability ruling in Roe v. Wade.

  3. March 26, 2020

    Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over COVID-19 Abortion Ban

    Planned Parenthood has asked a Texas federal judge to prohibit state government officials from enforcing what the organization calls an unconstitutional ban on abortions ordered by state Attorney General Ken Paxton as part of an effort to free up personal protective equipment for doctors and hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.