Texas Supreme Court rules against woman seeking emergency abortion

Of note: Later on Monday, the Texas Supreme Court issued a decision, ruling that Cox was not permitted to get an abortion in the state.

• "These laws reflect the policy choice that the Legislature has made, and the courts must respect that choice," the ruling states.

Catch up quick: Cox sued the state over its abortion ban last week, seeking an emergency exception for a pregnancy expected to end in miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.

• She was granted permission on Thursday to receive an emergency abortion despite a restrictive abortion ban that went into effect after Roe v. Wade was overturned last June.
• But a higher court then temporarily halted the permission, leaving Cox waiting for a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court.

The big picture: The outcome of the high-profile Texas case means there will likely be continued legal ambiguity about exceptions to strict state abortion bans.

• State bans that took effect since Roe v. Wade was overturned have forced patients to travel longer distances to obtain an abortion.

What they're saying: "This is the result of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade: women are forced to beg for urgent healthcare in court. Kate's case has shown the world that abortion bans are dangerous for pregnant people, and exceptions don't work," Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, said in a statement.

Go deeper:

• Second pregnant woman challenges a state's abortion bans this week
• Out-of-state travel for abortion surged after Roe was overturned

Editor's note: This article has been updated with details of the Texas Supreme Court ruling.