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New Lawsuit Challenges Solitary Conditions at U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute

Individuals on death row in the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute are being held in isolated conditions that constitute cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The ACLU of Indiana and Faegre Drinker are suing.

Abortion Ban Remains Blocked

A second judge has blocked enforcement of Indiana's abortion ban — this time on the grounds of religious freedom.

Court Temporarily Blocks Indiana Abortion Ban

Indiana circuit court granted a request from abortion providers and a pregnancy resource center to temporarily block abortion ban Senate Bill 1 (S.B. 1), immediately restoring abortion access in the state.

ACLU of Indiana Reacts to Ban on Abortion Taking Effect

Indiana’s ban on abortion, S.E.A. 1, took effect at midnight, Thursday, September 15, effectively eliminating abortion access across the state. S.E.A. 1 was signed into law last month by Gov. Eric Holcomb.

ACLU of Indiana Claims Abortion Ban Violates Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act

A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of Hoosiers whose religious beliefs are in conflict with S.E.A. 1, Indiana's ban on abortion.

Health Care Providers and Pregnancy Resource Center File Suit to Stop Indiana’s Abortion Ban

The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 1, a law that, if not blocked in court, will effectively eliminate abortion access in Indiana on September 15.

ACLU of Indiana Reacts to Ban on Abortion Passed in Legislature

The General Assembly has passed a ban on abortion, turning back the clock 50 years on Hoosiers’ fundamental right to control their own bodies.

Indiana Trans Athlete Ban Blocked in Court

Judge grants preliminary injunction in ACLU lawsuit allowing 10-year-old trans girl to rejoin school’s softball team
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights

Supreme Court Issues Devastating Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

Abortion Still Legal, But Indiana Legislators Could Act to Ban Abortion at Anytime