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Wrongfully Arrested for Abortion? Texas Woman's Shocking Lawsuit Will Make You Furious! | JQJO

Wrongfully Arrested for Abortion?  Texas Woman's Shocking Lawsuit Will Make You Furious!

Wrongfully Arrested for Abortion? Texas Woman's Shocking Lawsuit Will Make You Furious!

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Lizelle Gonzalez, a Texas woman, was wrongly arrested for murder in 2022 after using medication to end her pregnancy. Her case highlights the complexities of Texas's strict abortion laws, which target those assisting in abortions, not the pregnant person. Gonzalez's charges were dropped after public outcry and she's now suing the sheriff and prosecutors, claiming they violated her constitutional rights. The lawsuit alleges they pursued charges despite knowing her actions weren't illegal, ignoring established legal precedents. The court rejected the officials' immunity claims, allowing the case to proceed. Gonzalez seeks to prevent similar situations from happening in the future.

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