Articles tagged as: Abortion ban
March 3, 2025
Further restrictions for Indiana's near-total abortion ban died. Advocates remain concerned
Lawmakers filed several bills to further restrict abortion access and strengthen reporting requirements in Indiana — which already has a near-total abortion ban. Reproductive rights advocates said even though the bills didn’t move forward, they’re concerned lawmakers will continue to pursue the policies in the future.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2025
Judge blocks Indiana from releasing abortion records — for now
Doctors argue releasing abortion records, even with redaction, could compromise patient privacy. The judge’s ruling temporarily blocks the state from disclosing the reports while the case proceeds.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2024
Medical providers say Indiana's near-total abortion ban changed how they discuss birth control
Since Indiana's near-total abortion ban went into effect more than a year ago, some reproductive health care providers said they’ve had to adjust the conversations they have with patients about birth control. Some providers said the few, narrow exceptions under the ban make care difficult to access, which they said makes knowing which contraceptive options are available is even more important.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2024
Providers, patients work to navigate access to care in near-total abortion ban's first year
Since Indiana's near-total abortion ban took effect, patients have encountered new challenges and barriers to what many providers consider an essential part of OB-GYN care.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2024
Data will need time to reflect Indiana's near-total abortion ban effects, expert says
It’s been nearly one year since Indiana’s near-total abortion ban took effect, limiting access to care to just a few narrow exceptions. It will take some time for data to better reflect the impact the law has had on Hoosiers.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2024
Iowa's new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region
An Iowa law that bans abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy is poised to go into effect next week. The law could have rippling affects on abortion care across the Midwest.
Read MoreJune 1, 2024
Closing arguments, testimony conclude in trial to challenge Indiana's abortion law
The trial in the latest legal challenge to Indianas near-total abortion ban wrapped up Friday with closing arguments from both sides. The judge will now weigh questions about specific elements of the law.
Read MoreMay 31, 2024
Mental health exclusion in 'health or life' exception focus for second day of abortion law challenge
The abortion providers who brought the challenge argue one of the laws few exceptions is unconstitutionally narrow and could harm pregnant Hoosiers.
Read MoreApril 13, 2024
Free condoms, Plan B pills and Narcan provided at new vending machine on near east side
A new vending machine provides free emergency contraception on the near east side of Indianapolis, as part of a collaboration between Indiana reproductive justice groups and a local business.
Read MoreApril 4, 2024
Indiana appeals court rules abortion ban likely violates religious freedom protections
Indiana's near-total abortion ban likely violates the states religious freedom protections, according to a ruling Thursday from the state appeals court.
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