Democrats call Indiana’s near-total abortion ban a ‘death sentence’
The bill, SB 1, contains only extremely narrow exceptions in which abortions may now be performed – with abortions for rape and incest capped at 10 weeks; only to be delivered in hospitals; and limiting the procedure to medical emergencies.
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Indiana judge blocks enforcement of abortion ban passed by Republicans
The judge wrote: “There is reasonable likelihood that this significant restriction of personal autonomy offends the liberty guarantees of the Indiana constitution.”
Hanlon also said the clinics would prevail in the lawsuit. The order prevents the state from enforcing the ban pending trial.
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Indiana abortion clinics reopening after judge blocks ban
Owen County Judge Kelsey Hanlon issued a preliminary injunction against the ban, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue in a lawsuit that it violates the state constitution.
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