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Woman arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions in Houston, Texas AG says

A Texas midwife, Maria Margarita Rojas, has been arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions, according to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Rojas is charged with the illegal performance of an abortion and practicing medicine without a license, facing serious felony charges.
Authorities claim Rojas operated at least three illegal clinics in Houston, violating state law, marking the first criminal charges under Texas's near-total abortion ban enacted in 2022.
The Attorney General's statement emphasizes the commitment to hold those who violate Texas's pro-life laws accountable.

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The Daily Wire

Texas Arrests 48-Year-Old Woman For Performing Illegal Abortions, Operating Fake Clinics

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday that a 48-year-old Houston woman had been arrested for allegedly performing illegal abortions. Paxton said that Maria Margarita Rojas was providing illegal abortions in the Northwest Houston area and was operating a network of illegal clinics. Rojas was charged with one count of performing an illegal abortion and ...

20 hours ago·Nashville, United States

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The Daily Signal

Woman Arrested by Attorney General in Texas for Performing Illegal Abortions

A woman was arrested in Texas for allegedly providing illegal abortions, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday.

8 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Democracy Now!

Texas Health Workers Arrested for Providing Abortions Amid Near-Total Ban

In Texas, a midwife has been arrested for providing abortions, marking the first time a provider faces criminal charges under the state’s near-total abortion ban. María Margarita Rojas owned and operated a network of health clinics in the Houston suburbs. One of her employees, José Ley, was also charged. Both are also being accused of practicing without a medical license. The abortion charge is a second-degree felony in Texas and punishable by u…

1 day ago·New York, United States

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The Post Millennial

Houston-area midwife, employee charged with violating Texas abortion laws, practicing medicine without a license

"Texas law protecting life is clear, and we will hold those who violate it accountable," Ken Paxton said.

1 day ago·Toronto, Canada

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MSNBC

Texas AG Ken Paxton charges midwife with performing illegal abortions

A midwife in Texas and her employee have been arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions in what appears to be the first criminal charges against an abortion provider in the state since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

1 day ago·United States

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Texas Midwife Accused by State's Attorney General of Providing Illegal Abortions

(MedPage Today) -- A Texas midwife has been arrested and accused of providing illegal abortions, marking the first time authorities have filed criminal charges under the state's near-total abortion ban, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced...

1 day ago·New York, United States

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