A Texas state appeals court ruled on Thursday that the state attorney general had no evidence to support claims that a Houston midwife, Maria Rojas, violated the state’s abortion ban. The ruling overturned an injunction that had shut down three clinics owned and operated by Rojas.
Key Takeaways
A Texas appeals court overturned an injunction that closed three clinics owned by midwife Maria Rojas, ruling that the state provided no evidence she violated the abortion ban. The decision allows Rojas to reopen her clinics but she faces ongoing civil and criminal cases.
- Texas appeals court reverses injunction against midwife's clinics
- State failed to present sufficient evidence of violating abortion ban
- Midwife Maria Rojas still facing civil and criminal charges
- Clinics served underserved communities in Houston area
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Evidence | 1 Difference | Reuters and CBS News say state failed to present sufficient evidence; HuffPost quotes Paxton's office claiming evidence of illegal abortion scheme | ▼ |
| Injunction Reversal | Broad Agreement | Texas appeals court reverses injunction against midwife's clinics | |
| Clinic Reopening | Broad Agreement | Clinics likely cannot be reopened due to legal restrictions and financial burdens |
State Evidence
▼Reuters and CBS News say state failed to present sufficient evidence; HuffPost quotes Paxton's office claiming evidence of illegal abortion scheme
Injunction Reversal
Broad AgreementTexas appeals court reverses injunction against midwife's clinics
Clinic Reopening
Broad AgreementClinics likely cannot be reopened due to legal restrictions and financial burdens
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The Fifteenth Court of Appeals determined that the state did not provide sufficient evidence for the injunction issued in Waller County, Texas, in March 2025. According to CBS News, the court concluded that a probable-cause affidavit from a related criminal case was improperly admitted and that the remaining evidence was insufficient.
The clinics offered care to underserved communities outside of Houston, primarily Spanish-speaking and low-income populations. Rojas has been licensed in midwifery for over 15 years in the U.S., attending over 700 births. Despite the ruling, Jenna Hudson, senior counsel at the Center for Reproductive Rights, told HuffPost that it will be nearly impossible for Rojas to reopen the clinics due to ongoing legal restrictions and financial burdens.
The case has garnered national attention as Rojas is the first person to be sued under the Texas Human Life Protection Act. The law bans abortions after six weeks with narrow exceptions. According to Reuters, Paxton's office claims that Rojas employed other midwives at three clinics who falsely presented themselves as licensed medical professionals to provide medical treatment.
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