Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules

Published July 24, 2024 3:43 PM

Associated Press

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder over self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit. U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton on Wednesday denied a motion from prosecutors and the sheriff to dismiss the lawsuit during a hearing in the border city of McAllen. Lizelle Gonzalez spent two nights in jail on the murder charges and is seeking $1 million in damages. Under Texas law, women seeking an abortion are exempt from criminal charges.

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