Articles tagged as: Indiana abortion law
July 21, 2022
What is in Indiana's proposed abortion legislation? A legal expert has some answers
Many listeners have questions about what abortion rights in Indiana will look like going forward. And now that Republican lawmakers have unveiled their proposed bill, were starting to get potential answers.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2022
Indiana ban on abortions performed because of fetus's characteristics reinstated by court
Hoosiers can no longer get an abortion solely because of the fetus's characteristics, such as sex, race or disability after a ban on those abortions, which had been struck down in federal court, was reinstated this week.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2022
Judge unblocks Indiana genetic abnormality abortion law
An Indiana law aimed at prohibiting abortions based on gender, race or disability is going into effect after a federal judge lifted an order first issued six years ago blocking its enforcement.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2022
Indiana doctor's lawyer tells AG to halt false statements
Attorney Kathleen DeLaney sent the "cease and desist" letter to Indiana Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita on behalf of obstetrician-gynecologist Caitlin Bernard, who performed a medical abortion on the girl.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2022
Local Black faith leaders have varying stances on abortion
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade opened the door to ban or further limit abortion access in Indiana. Black churches and faith leaders, who are both anti-abortion and support abortion rights, have expressed concerns about how the decision could negatively impact Black women more than others.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2022
Indiana governor won't specify anti-abortion steps he backs
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb sidestepped taking a stance Tuesday on how far the Republican-dominated Legislature should go in restricting abortions when state lawmakers begin a special session in less than two weeks.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2022
Indiana abortion rights groups plan more rallies, emphasize long-term strategy
Abortion rights groups plan to hold more rallies and letter-writing campaigns ahead of the Indiana legislatures special session.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2022
Judge reinstates state law largely banning second trimester abortion procedure
The most common second-trimester abortion procedure is now largely banned in Indiana after a federal judge undid her order that had blocked a 2019 state law.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2022
Judge lifts order against Indiana abortion procedure ban
A federal judge is allowing an Indiana law largely banning a second-trimester abortion procedure to take effect following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end constitutional protection for abortion.
Read MoreJuly 7, 2022
Indiana's abortion laws may tighten before Legislature acts
Lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana conceded defeat Friday in their fight to block two anti-abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last month to end constitutional protection for abortion.
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