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Tragic Consequences: Texas Abortion Ban Linked to Mother’s Death After Miscarriage

Josseli Barnica, 28, died due to delayed medical care linked to Texas' abortion ban, raising concerns about the law's impact on maternal health.

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Updated: Oct 30th, 2024, 8:10 PM ET

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The death of 28-year-old Josseli Barnica, following a miscarriage and a 40-hour delay in treatment under Texas' restrictive abortion laws, has sparked outrage and calls for reform. Experts contend her death was preventable, blaming the vagueness of legal definitions in the state's abortion laws, which left doctors hesitant to intervene. Barnica's case highlights the ongoing national debate about the ramifications of abortion bans on women’s health care, as it emerges amidst stories of other women similarly affected across the U.S. Political figures are now scrutinizing these laws while Barnica's family mourns her preventable loss.

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