Donald Trump Judge Allows Woman Charged With Murder Over Abortion To Sue

A judge appointed by former President Donald Trump is allowing a Texas woman to sue local authorities after she was charged with murder for an abortion. The woman, Lizelle Gonzalez, was arrested and spent two nights in jail for a self-induced abortion in 2022. U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton on Wednesday allowed her to proceed
Donald Trump Judge Allows Woman Charged With Murder Over Abortion To Sue

A judge appointed by former President Donald Trump is allowing a Texas woman to sue local authorities after she was charged with murder for an abortion.

The woman, Lizelle Gonzalez, was arrested and spent two nights in jail for a self-induced abortion in 2022.

U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton on Wednesday allowed her to proceed with a lawsuit against prosecutors and the local sheriff in which she is seeking $1 million in damages, the Associated Press reported.

In a courtroom in McAllen, Texas, the judge denied a motion by the sheriff and prosecutors asking to have the lawsuit dismissed.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Lizelle Gonzalez listens as a statement is read aloud by her lawyer during a press conference held on April 2, 2024. A Donald Trump appointed judge has denied a motion by prosecutors and the local… AP

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