Midwife Fights Texas Abortion Ban in Court

A Texas midwife appeared in court Thursday to appeal a lawsuit that could redefine the state's strict abortion laws. State Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the civil case, accusing the midwife of illegally providing an abortion. The hearing marks a rare legal challenge to Texas's near-total ban on the procedure. The midwife's defense argues her actions were lawful under medical exceptions. The court's decision could set a major precedent for healthcare providers. The case continues as Texas enforces one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans.