Planned Parenthood asks judge to strike abortion law
Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky has asked a federal judge to throw out abortion restrictions signed this year by Gov. Mike Pence that were blocked from taking effect July 1.
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Judge sets November hearing on Indiana abortion mandate
A federal judge has set a November hearing on Planned Parenthood's bid to block a new Indiana mandate that women undergo an ultrasound at least 18 hours before having an abortion.
State won’t appeal order blocking abortion law
A federal judge’s order blocking a divisive and restrictive abortion law signed this year by Gov. Mike Pence will not be appealed, Indiana Lawyer has learned. The decision not to appeal at this time effectively punts a decision on a possible future appeal to new state office-holders to be elected in November.
Anti-abortion duo behind Planned Parenthood videos cleared
A Texas judge on Tuesday dismissed the last remaining charge against two California anti-abortion activists who made undercover videos of themselves trying to buy fetal tissue from Planned Parenthood.
Abortion bill author got unregistered PAC contribution, highlighting gaps in reporting
The author of an Indiana anti-abortion law struck down by a federal judge hours before it could take effect July 1 received a primary-eve campaign contribution whose source remains confused. It’s also unclear whether regulators will investigate.
‘Unprecedented’ law blocked, Planned Parenthood takes aim again
After a federal judge on June 30 blocked a restrictive new Indiana abortion law from taking effect, Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky and the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana vowed to take aim at other recent enactments that might infringe on the constitutional right. A week later, a fresh federal lawsuit targeted another Indiana abortion law passed this year.
Planned Parenthood challenges new pre-abortion ultrasound law
A new Indiana law requiring women to have an ultrasound 18 hours before an abortion is being challenged in court by Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky.
Stricken Indiana abortion law ‘unprecedented,’ opponents say
Indiana’s strict anti-abortion legislation that Gov. Mike Pence signed this year was “unprecedented” in scope and in its rejection of long-established federal law, said opponents who succeeded in blocking the law from taking effect.
Judge blocks Indiana abortion law
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Indiana’s restrictive new abortion law from taking effect Friday.
Supreme Court rejects pharmacists’ religious rights appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear an appeal from Washington state pharmacists who said they have religious objections to dispensing Plan B or other emergency contraceptives.
Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion clinic regulations
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Texas’ widely replicated regulation of abortion clinics in the court’s biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century.
Abortion, race, immigration among last Supreme Court cases
It happens every June. The Supreme Court of the United States nears the finish line with the most contentious cases still to be resolved.
Judge: Indiana abortion law may infringe on women’s rights
A federal judge weighing whether to block a new Indiana law banning abortions sought because of a fetus’ genetic abnormalities sounded skeptical of the measure during a Tuesday hearing, saying it may infringe on some women’s right to an abortion.
Indiana urges judge to reject bid to block new abortion law
Attorneys for the state of Indiana are urging a federal judge to reject Planned Parenthood's bid to block a new state law mandating that aborted fetuses be buried or cremated.
IU challenges part of new abortion restrictions law
The Indiana University board of trustees and three of the school's research officials filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block part of the state's new abortion law that bars them from acquiring fetal tissue for scientific purposes.
Indiana University to file new suit against abortion law
Indiana University intends to sue to try and block a new state law mandating that aborted fetuses be buried or cremated after a federal judge blocked its bid to join an existing lawsuit, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.
State opposes IU’s bid to join suit challenging abortion law
Indiana's attorney general is opposing Indiana University's effort to join a federal lawsuit that seeks to block a new state law mandating that aborted fetuses be buried or cremated.
Judge sets hearing on bid to block new Indiana abortion law
A federal judge has set a hearing to consider Planned Parenthood's bid to block a new Indiana law that bans abortions sought because of genetic abnormalities.
State pays ACLU over $1.4M under Pence
Under the administration of Gov. Mike Pence, legal fees paid to the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana have soared beyond $1.4 million and may approach $2 million, according to an Indiana Lawyer analysis.
Statehouse rally set to oppose new abortion law
Opponents of a new Indiana abortion law will rally Saturday at the Statehouse against new restrictions they claim are unprecedented.