Texas woman sues anti-abortion group

Maria Puerto, a 26-year-old mother of two using a pseudonym, filed a lawsuit against four anti-abortion activists who allegedly ordered abortion pills in March 2026.

“Guess what we are doing? Ordering abortion pills undercover? Yep. Stay tuned.”

HB 7 law prohibits abortion pill transport

House Bill 7, effective December 2026, bans transporting abortion-inducing drugs within Texas and allows civil suits for $100,000 minimum.

Defendants ordered pills undercover

The defendants, including Students for Life president Kristan Mercer Hawkins, allegedly ordered abortion pills via phone outside Space Center Houston in March 2026.

“Guess what we are doing? Ordering abortion pills undercover? Yep. Stay tuned.”

Suing for financial impact

Puerto seeks $459,782, the average cost of raising two children from birth to age 18 in Texas, due to unplanned pregnancies and travel expenses.

Defendants call suit frivolous

Students for Life president Kristan Mercer Hawkins called the lawsuit 'frivolous' and a 'publicity stunt', urging Texas Child Protective Services to investigate Puerto.

Award distribution plan

If Puerto wins, she receives $10,000; the remaining $449,782 will go to Jane's Due Process, a nonprofit helping young Texans access abortion and birth control.