Texas has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to block a federal rule that protects the medical records of women seeking abortions in states where the procedure is legal. The lawsuit, initiated by Attorney General Ken Paxton, claims that the federal regulation undermines Texas' law enforcement capabilities and constitutes a 'backdoor attempt' to weaken state laws. The April rule prohibits state officials from accessing medical records related to reproductive health for investigations, thereby safeguarding women from potential legal repercussions in states with abortion bans. This legal challenge marks the first from a state enforcing an abortion ban post the Supreme Court's 2022 decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has stated its commitment to protecting reproductive health privacy but refrained from commenting on the lawsuit. Texas law imposes severe penalties for aiding in abortions, although women seeking the procedure are exempt from criminal charges.