Tierra Walker died after she couldn’t get an abortion. Her family is suing Ken Paxton.

By: Shefali Luthra - The 19th

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 867

Last Updated: 7 hours, 32 minutes ago

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The family of a woman who died after she could not get an abortion in Texas is suing doctors and state officials including Attorney General Ken Paxton. It is the first lawsuit over a death linked to an abortion ban.

“It’s horrible that she’s gone and …

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