Conscience Rights

The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments regarding whether abortion is protected under the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, following a challenge by the ACLU against Indiana's abortion ban based on plaintiffs' asserted religious beliefs. The state attorney general's office urged dismissal of the case, arguing the plaintiffs lack standing as they have not been pregnant or sought abortions, while the ACLU contends the law forces women to alter their behavior to avoid pregnancy or face legal challenges.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is appealing a March 5 ruling that allowed certain residents to obtain abortions under their religious freedom rights, providing a loophole … The post Indiana appeals ruling that extends religious freedom protections to abortions appeared first on CatholicVote org .