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Indiana Court Blocks Abortion Ban, Upholds Religious Freedom

3/6/2026

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The Marion County Superior Court blocked Indiana's near-total abortion ban, Senate Enrolled Act 1, granting a permanent injunction.
The court found that Senate Enrolled Act 1 imposes a substantial burden on religious practices protected by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
The decision applies statewide in a class-action case led by the ACLU of Indiana, and ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Stevie Pactor said it affirms religious freedom.

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The Marion County Superior Court blocked Indiana's near-total abortion ban, Senate Enrolled Act 1, granting a permanent injunction.
The court found that Senate Enrolled Act 1 imposes a substantial burden on religious practices protected by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
The decision applies statewide in a class-action case led by the ACLU of Indiana, and ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Stevie Pactor said it affirms religious freedom.