A midwife in Houston was arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortionsThe first arrest under Texas’ ban on almost total abortion.
Maria Margarita Rojas, 48, who identified herself as “Dr. Maria”, has been charged with an illegal abortion performance, a second -degree crime, as well as practicing medicine without permission, Texas lawyer Ken Paxton reported.
The Law of Clinton ‘Armed’ by Biden against Pro-Lifer must go, Pence Group persuades House Gop
Protesters of abortion rights participate in demonstrations throughout the country after the leaked opinion of the Supreme Court suggesting the possibility of annulment of the decision on the rights of abortion against Wade, in Houston, Texas, USA, May 14, 2022. (Reuters/Callaghan O’Hare)
“In Texas, life is holy,” Paxton said in a statement. “I will always do everything in my power to protect the unborn, defend the laws on the pervadeing of our country and to work to ensure that unlicensed individuals threaten women’s lives by performing illegal abortions are completely prosecuted.”
“The Texas law that protects life is clear, and we will hold those who violate it responsible,” he added.
Rojas allegedly managed a network of a clinic in the Houston suburbs Waller, cypress And spring. The clinics “unlawfully employed by unlicensed individuals who have falsely introduced themselves as licensed medical professionals,” said the Paxton office.
FDA chief lawyer who defended access to abortion pills under Biden to resign to work
Texas State Attorney Ken Paxton speaks at a press conference in Dallas on June 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file)
Rojas herself is charged with illegal abortions in clinics, violating the Law on the Protection of Human Life from Texas of 2021.
The abortions are banned in Texas, except in certain circumstances to save the life of a pregnant woman. Texas holds abortion providers, not patients, criminal responsible For illegal procedures, Paxton’s office said.
Waller District Prosecutor Sean Whittmore sent the case to the Paxton office.
Fox News Digital addressed the clinics where alleged abortions and Whittmore’s office were performed.
Cesar Franco prays the Rosary with supporters of Pro-Lifa and Anita-Both-gathered with family property tradition to sing and pray on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in protest on the apparent statue of Pro-abortion installed in Cullen Family Plaz at the University of Houston Campus. (Kirk Sides/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
Click here to get the Fox News app
In addition to arrest, Health program The State Attorney’s Office Implementation Department submitted a request for a temporary abstaining order to turn off the clinic.
