Texas Judge Grants Exemption for Women with Complex Pregnancies from Abortion Ban

A Texas judge has issued a temporary exemption to the state's abortion ban, allowing women with complicated pregnancies to obtain the procedure without fear of prosecution. The exemption applies to cases where there is a risk of infection, a fetal condition that will not survive after birth, or when the pregnant person requires regular invasive treatment. The judge ruled that the abortion ban was unconstitutional and beyond the legal powers of Texas officials. The ruling clarifies when doctors can provide abortions based on their medical judgment. The state is likely to appeal, and a trial to determine when a medical emergency justifies an abortion has been scheduled for March 25.