Criminal Law Section CLE: Abortion Bans, Pregnancy Prosecution, and Reproductive Rights in Texas

The Criminal Law Section Presents: Abortion Bans, Pregnancy Prosecution, and Reproductive Rights in Texas CLE When the 2022 Dobbs decision allowed states to prohibit abortions, Texas enacted a criminal abortion ban. These legal developments have caused heightened police scrutiny on the activities of pregnant people. It is imperative for criminal defense lawyers to be aware of the specific definitions in the law, the behavior that is prohibited, and any defenses and exclusions to prosecution. This presentation will cover the new criminal prohibition on abortion and related crimes and prosecutions of pregnant people in Texas, as well as potential defenses.