Indiana Becomes 15th State to Enact Near-Total Abortion Ban

A near-total abortion ban is set to go into effect in Indiana, prohibiting abortions at any point during pregnancy except in cases where the woman's life or health is seriously at risk. Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers have filed a last-minute legal request with the Indiana Supreme Court to rehear their previous challenge, but the ban is expected to be upheld. The restrictions will impact not only residents of Indiana but also people from neighboring states who have been relying on Indiana as a place to access abortion. The ban will increase the strain on the abortion safety net, making access to care more complicated and expensive for patients.