Inactive Case

State of Texas et al. v. Becerra et al.

Docket No.
5:22-cv-00185
District Court
Texas Northern — Lubbock

Goal

  • Declaration that agency action is unlawful

Issues

Case History

Potential Impact:

Why this Matters 

The Plaintiffs argue that federal guidance concerning the provision of abortion care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) exceeds agency authority, violates the Administrative Procedure Act, and conflicts with Texas state law.  Ensuring that clinicians provide abortion services when required to stabilize a patient in a medical emergency situation enables patients to receive necessary life-saving care. 

Potential Impact 

Preventing women from accessing stabilizing care in emergency situations, if that care requires an abortion, will put the health and safety of women in jeopardy. 

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Related Litigation

Current Status

Decision issued

Legal Issues

Ultra Vires, Administrative Procedure Act - Contrary to Law, Administrative Procedure Act - Notice and Comment Violation, Administrative Procedure Act - Arbitrary and Capricious, Spending Clause, Nondelegation Doctrine, Tenth Amendment, Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), Free Exercise Clause

Topic(s)

EMTALA

Date Filed
July 14, 2022
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
District Court
Court
Texas Northern
Division
Lubbock
Judge
Hendrix, James W. Appointed By: Donald Trump
Plaintiff(s)
State of Texas; American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists; Christian Medical & Dental Associations
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
Government
Amicus Briefs for Plaintiff(s)

Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance et al., Thomas More Society

Defendant(s)
Xavier Becerra; Department of Health And Human Services; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Karen L. Tritz; David R. Wright
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Government
Amicus Briefs for Defendant(s)

Medical and Public Health Societies, State of California et al., American College of Emergency Physicians et al.