Abortion Access in Indiana

Indiana's abortion ban has been temporarily blocked in court. Abortion is currently legal in Indiana.

In August 2022, the Indiana legislature became the first in the country to pass an abortion ban following the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, making history by taking our state backwards. SB 1 effectively eliminates abortion access across the state for more than 1.3 million women and people of reproductive age in Indiana. We filed two lawsuits in state court to stop the ban in its tracks.

In September 2022, a judge granted our request to halt enforcement of the ban while our litigation moves through the courts — restoring abortion access in Indiana. On December 2, a second judge blocked the ban — this time on the grounds of religious freedom.

We will continue to fight, alongside our partners on the case, until this cruel ban is blocked for good. We will never stop fighting for abortion access here in Indiana.

Take action and learn more below.

LITIGATION

We have two active lawsuits to stop Indiana's abortion ban. The first, filed with partners, argues the ban violates the Indiana Constitution. The second argues the ban is a violation of the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act. 

Abortion Access in Indiana - Litigation

The ACLU of Indiana’s legal team has been fighting at every opportunity to protect abortion access and aren't stopping.

Here is the current state of our legal battles. 

RFRA LAWSUIT CHALLENGING ABORTION BAN

PRIVACY LAWSUIT CHALLENGING ABORTION BAN

LITIGATION UPDATES

RESOURCES AND COMMENTARY

The Indiana Legislature passed SB 1, a law that will ban abortion, putting Hoosiers’ health and safety at risk. Learn more about the fight for abortion access.

Abortion Access in Indiana - Advocacy

See how your legislators voted

Abortion Bans Violate Religious Freedom

Digital privacy and abortion rights

LARGER IMPLICATIONS OF ROE

Know your protestING rights

LET'S TALK ABOUT ABORTION

The time is now for the majority of Hoosiers to express their support for access to safe and legal abortion. 

Abortion Access in Indiana - Let's Talk About Abortion

We’ve all heard a lot from one side about what abortion is, isn’t, or shouldn’t be. That very vocal anti-abortion minority has drowned out the views of most Hoosiers.

Sincere conversations with people we trust and love are the best way to change opinions. Download the conversation guide, social media toolkit and more at LetsTalkAbortionIndiana.org

Let's Talk About Abortion

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BUSINESSES TAKE ACTION

The ACLU of Indiana has gathered more than 750 businesses from across the state that support reproductive freedom.

Abortion Access in Indiana - Business Letter Sign-on

Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health, independence and economic stability of employees and customers here in Indiana.

The ACLU of Indiana is launching an effort to lift up the voices of businesses across the state that support reproductive freedom. If you are an Indiana business leader, join the 700+ companies who have signed on to the “Don’t Ban Equality” letter.

Add your business

WHO HAS SIGNED ON

Hear from business leaders who have signed on

SHARE YOUR STORY

Your story is important. And we want to uplift the voices of those who have had abortions.

Abortion Access in Indiana - Share Your Story

Share your story to make loud and clear why abortion access is a right that must be protected.

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