The laws require that
- all second-trimester surgical abortions occur in licensed surgical centers or hospitals
- women receive abortion pills only during in-person visits with physicians
- patients receive in-person physical examinations before having abortions
- abortion pills never be distributed through the mail via telemedicine
Federal Judge Sarah Evans Barker had struck down these laws in August, but Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita appealed her ruling. “We would expect our commonsense laws to be upheld as the appeal continues,” Rokita said in a statement. “Protecting the culture of life is the top priority of my office, and we will continue fighting for every life alongside our legislative partners.”
The Seventh Circuit ruling notes that the state has a good chance at winning its legal battle supporting the pro-life laws.
