Seven more women have joined a lawsuit against the state of Texas over its restrictive abortion laws, bringing the total number of plaintiffs to 22. The lawsuit, originally filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights in March, challenges the narrow and vague exception for life-threatening medical emergencies in the state's abortion bans. The plaintiffs argue that the laws delayed their access to care and endangered their lives during complicated pregnancies. One of the new plaintiffs, Cristina Nunez, who has diabetes and end-stage renal disease, became extremely sick when she unexpectedly became pregnant. Despite wanting an abortion, she was told it was not possible in Texas due to her health conditions. As her health continued to deteriorate, she was unable to receive the care she needed. The case is currently awaiting consideration of a temporary injunction by the Texas Supreme Court, which could allow abortions in more medically complicated cases. Meanwhile, critics of the state's laws argue that they are preventing women from accessing necessary healthcare and putting their lives at risk.