Articles tagged as: Roe V. Wade
July 26, 2022
Indiana doctor says she has been harassed for giving an abortion to a 10-year-old
The harassment began soon after her young patient became flashpoint in the national debate over abortion, Dr. Caitlin Bernard told NPR. "It's honestly been very hard for me, for my family," she said.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2022
States cracking down on abortion have high maternal mortality rates and gaps in rural care
Millions of people are poised to lose access to abortion across Kentucky and parts of the Midwest pending court battles and elections. More pregnancies mean more need for prenatal care in a region already lacking.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2022
Vice President Harris to visit Indiana Monday as lawmakers discuss abortion ban
Harris will meet with state legislators and leaders to discuss abortion rights with state lawmakers.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2022
More than 1,000 health care workers are worried about Indiana’s proposed abortion law
More than a thousand Indiana health care providers signed two letters to express concerns about the proposed abortion legislation lawmakers will vote on during the special session that starts Monday, July 25.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2022
Donations and demand increase for groups that help pay for abortions
Independent abortion funds have been flooded with donations as they take on a larger role in the fight to protect reproductive rights.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2022
Indiana Right To Life shares some specific expectations for abortion bills in special session
One of Indianas most influential anti-abortion groups laid out its expectations for the upcoming special session Wednesday.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2022
Indiana's AG could face a lawsuit by the abortion provider for 10-year-old rape victim
Dr. Caitlin Bernard has threatened to sue Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita for "false and misleading statements" he made after she provided a medication abortion for the girl from Ohio.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2022
IU doctor: Attack on OBGYN colleague has been ‘terrifying’ for the medical community
Bernard became the subject of attention and public attacks after she spoke with the media about an abortion she recently provided to a 10-year-old who reported a rape in Ohio. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita took to Fox News to accuse Bernard – without evidence – of a history of non-compliance with state law.
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 15, 2022
IU Health: Dr. Bernard complied with patient privacy laws regarding 10-year-old’s abortion
IU Health said they conducted an investigation and found she was compliant with patient privacy laws.
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