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September 15, 2026

Lawsuit Filed Against Texas Officials Over Tierra Walker's Death Due to Denied Abortion

  • Tierra Walker, 37, died from complications of preeclampsia after being denied an abortion despite qualifying for an emergency procedure under Texas law.
  • The lawsuit, filed in San Antonio, targets Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Texas Medical Board, and the University of Texas Health Science Center, alleging negligence and constitutional violations.
  • Walker had repeatedly requested an abortion, believing she would not survive the pregnancy, and died in December 2024, leaving behind a husband and teenage son.

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