abortion

Indiana’s near-total abortion ban is preventing doctors in the state from getting the training they need. Medical schools are bearing the responsibility of adapting to the new legislation.

The Indiana chapter of the National Organization for Women hosted protests around the state, including in Fort Wayne, ahead of the state's abortion ban.

Attorneys for abortion care providers and the state will argue the constitutionality of Indiana’s near-total abortion ban before the state’s highest court this week.

As states take steps to tighten abortion laws, conversations have been reignited about how to best support families and babies. Many policy experts point to a permanent Child Tax Credit, made available to low- and no-income families, as one way to do that.

With Indiana’s abortion ban now in effect, local organizers say the focus of their efforts has shifted.

Whole Woman's Health — South Bend's only abortion clinic — will stay open to provide abortion related care such as pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, contraception, counseling and follow-up care despite Indiana's near-total abortion ban.

Abortion restrictions will likely affect Black women the most. Many are concerned about the impact on Black maternal mortality, and the risk of criminalization.

As of noon Wednesday, August 3, Indiana’s General Assembly remains in special session, attempting to pass new abortion restrictions in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling. This episode follows the timeline from the Dobbs decision on June 24, to the ongoing session in Indianapolis.