Texas Mother's Abortion Battle Highlights Political Divide

A Texas woman, Kate Cox, had to travel to New Mexico for an emergency abortion after being denied in Texas. Now pregnant again, Cox is advocating for Vice President Kamala Harris at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Her struggle underscores the political and legal battles surrounding abortion rights in the U.S.

A Texas woman, forced to leave the state for an emergency abortion, is urging voters to support Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate. She plans to advocate for Harris at the party's national convention next week.

Kate Cox was denied an abortion in Texas in December due to state laws. She had to travel to New Mexico to undergo the procedure after learning that her baby had a life-threatening genetic condition. Cox's doctor had warned that carrying the pregnancy could impact her ability to have more children in the future.

Currently five months pregnant with a healthy baby boy, Cox attributes her current pregnancy to having had access to abortion care. Her legal battle for an abortion placed her in the political spotlight after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to eliminate the nationwide right to the procedure. Many states, including Texas, have since passed restrictive abortion laws.

Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has made abortion access a central issue in her campaign, which Cox vocally supports. Meanwhile, Republican candidate Donald Trump believes abortion laws should be determined by individual states. The Harris campaign has invited Cox to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Cox's story highlights the political contention surrounding abortion rights in the U.S. Anti-abortion groups oppose her stance, advocating for support and resources for families facing challenging diagnoses like hers.

(With inputs from agencies.)