State of Texas: Woman’s death highlights divide over abortion ban in Senate race
Texas woman’s death highlights the divide over abortion ban in the Senate race
The passing of a Texas woman who was denied an abortion has cast the spotlight on the sharp divisions over abortion rights in the U.S.
According to reports, the woman, Lizelle Herrera, was 39 weeks pregnant and suffered a ruptured membrane. Her doctor advised her that the fetus would not survive, but the hospital refused to perform an abortion because of Texas’ restrictive abortion law.
Herrera’s death has sparked outrage among abortion rights advocates, who argue that the law is putting women’s lives at risk. They say the law’s six-week ban on abortion is unconstitutional and should be overturned.
Abortion ban splits Texas Senate race
Herrera's death has also thrust the issue of abortion rights into the center of the Texas Senate race. Republican incumbent John Cornyn supports the state’s abortion ban, while his Democratic challenger, MJ Hegar, opposes it.
Cornyn has said that he believes the abortion ban is “constitutional” and that it’s “necessary to protect the life of the unborn child.” Hegar, on the other hand, has said that she believes the law is “unconstitutional” and that it’s “a dangerous attack on women’s rights.”
Abortion rights remain a major issue in the U.S.
The debate over abortion rights has been a major issue in the United States for decades. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to restrict access to abortion, particularly in Republican-controlled states.
Abortion rights supporters argue that women should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies, including whether or not to have an abortion. They also say that abortion is a safe and legal medical procedure.
Opponents of abortion rights argue that abortion is morally wrong and that it should be illegal. They also say that abortion is harmful to women and that it can lead to physical and emotional problems.
Conclusion
The death of Lizelle Herrera has highlighted the deep divide over abortion rights in the United States. The issue is likely to remain a major point of contention in the upcoming Senate race in Texas and in other states across the country.