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Lawyers for Houston-area midwife accused of illegal abortions condemn state’s investigation

Maria Rojas’ attorneys got their first chance to address the claims against her Thursday. She was released on bond but a judge ordered the clinics to remain closed.

On March 27, 2025, Clinica Waller Latinoamericana, one of Maria Margarita Rojas' network of clinics in Waller, Texas, remains closed after a Waller County judge granted a temporary injunction prohibiting the facilities from providing medical services. Rojas, a licensed midwife, has been charged with the illegal performance of an abortion and practicing medicine without a license.

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Maria Margarita Rojas, 48, a licensed midwife, appears at a hearing at the Waller County Courthouse in Waller County, Texas, on March 27, 2025. Rojas has been charged with the illegal performance of an abortion and practicing medicine without a license.

A contentious, drawn-out fight

Maria Margarita Rojas, 48, a licensed midwife, appears at a hearing at the Waller County Courthouse in Waller County, Texas, on March 27, 2025. Rojas has been charged with the illegal performance of an abortion and practicing medicine without a license.

Questions about bond and charges


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