It was a charge that seemed “baffling”: A Texas woman was indicted for murder for a “self-induced abortion,” even though state law exempts women from criminal homicide charges for ending a pregnancy.
The Starr County prosecutor this week dropped the charge against Lizelle Herrera, 26, saying no crime had occurred. But abortion-rights advocates say the episode leaves a chilling effect that will further deter women from seeking abortion care.
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Surviving The 2nd Wave of Corona
‘This too shall pass away’ this famous Persian adage seems to be defeating us again and again in the case of COVID-19. Despite every effort
May 13, 2021
