After yearlong fight, a near-total abortion ban is going into effect in Indiana

A sweeping ban on most abortions is scheduled to take effect today in Indiana. It would prohibit abortions at any point during pregnancy except if the woman’s life or health is seriously at risk. Abortion would be permitted before 22 weeks of pregnancy if a “lethal fetal anomaly” is detected, or until 12 weeks of pregnancy in cases of rape or incest.

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