Texas Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling Sparks Controversy and Criticism

Republican Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas refused to comment on the case of Kate Cox, a mother of two who was blocked by the Texas Supreme Court from getting an abortion after her fetus received a fatal diagnosis. Both senators, who are staunch anti-abortion advocates, avoided questions about Cox's situation, with Cornyn stating that he is not a state official and therefore not responsible for commenting on state officials' actions. Cox had sought a court order to receive an abortion under Texas' "medical emergency" exception, but the Texas Supreme Court overturned the ruling. Cruz and Cornyn have previously supported Texas' restrictive abortion laws, and Cruz called the state's ban a "massive victory" after the fall of Roe v. Wade.