Posted on Aug 1, 2023
More abortion lawsuits likely as Indiana's near-total ban takes effect
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The Supreme Court’s decision said the abortion ban doesn’t violate the state constitution’s guarantee of liberty. But Indiana University law professor Jody Madeira said the ruling almost explicitly invites other challenges to the ban.
“The court just felt that this challenge was too broad," Madeira said. "So, the court might be quite willing to entertain other litigation.”
Madeira said one of the few exceptions to the ban that the court said was constitutionally guaranteed was in cases where the life or serious health of the pregnant person is at risk."...
..."The Supreme Court’s decision said the abortion ban doesn’t violate the state constitution’s guarantee of liberty. But Indiana University law professor Jody Madeira said the ruling almost explicitly invites other challenges to the ban.
“The court just felt that this challenge was too broad," Madeira said. "So, the court might be quite willing to entertain other litigation.”
Madeira said one of the few exceptions to the ban that the court said was constitutionally guaranteed was in cases where the life or serious health of the pregnant person is at risk."...
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