Judge Gives Abortion Industry a Win, Allows Barbaric Dismemberment Abortions

INDIANAPOLIS – Federal judge, Sarah Evans Barker, issued a preliminary injunction in the abortion industry’s favor, allowing dilation and evacuation abortions in Indiana. The American Civil Liberties Union, on behalf of abortion doctors, sued to stop the dismemberment ban from taking effect July 1.

This spring, Indiana lawmakers banned the barbaric dismemberment abortion procedure in House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1211. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed HEA 1211 on Apr. 25.

The dismemberment procedure is typically used for second-trimester abortions and involves pulling a fully alive unborn baby apart limb by limb.

“It’s disgusting that the abortion industry can simply overturn a law they dislike by filing a lawsuit,” said Mike Fichter, President and CEO of Indiana Right to Life. “Dismemberment abortions are painful and barbaric. No baby deserves this horrific death sentence. We urge the state to appeal the ruling.

“If appealed, we believe the dismemberment ban will be found constitutional. In 1995, Indiana passed an informed consent law. It was tied up in the courts for years, but it was found constitutional and encouraged a decrease in the abortion rate. Similarly, once the dismemberment ban goes into effect, it will save Hoosiers’ lives.”

Evans Barker also recently gave the abortion industry a victory when she sided with Whole Woman’s Health Alliance (WWHA), a Texas-based abortion chain. Evans Barker’s decision allows WWHA to do abortions in South Bend, Ind. without being licensed and inspected, putting Hoosier women at risk.

Indiana Right to Life’s mission is to protect the right to life, especially of unborn children, through positive education, compassionate advocacy and promotion of healthy alternatives to abortion.

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Right to Life Groups to Host Rally Protesting Unlicensed Abortion Business

South Bend, IN- On Saturday, June 15 at 1:00 PM, St. Joseph County Right to Life, with several state and national partners, will host the “Rally for Life” in response to Judge Sarah Evans Barker’s ruling allowing an unlicensed abortion business to operate in South Bend. The rally takes place at St. John the Baptist Catholic School soccer field. Event details can be found at https://www.prolifemichiana.org/june-15th-rally.
The rally will feature national speakers Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa of New Wave Feminists, Eric Scheidler of Pro-Life Action League, Mark Harrington of Created Equal, Ryan Bomberger of the Radiance Foundation, and Lily Hutkowski of Students for Life.

“Judge Evans Barker’s ruling undermines state authority and threatens Hoosier moms and families,” St. Joseph County Right to Life Executive Director Jackie Appleman said. “We’re calling on people of good sense around the state to join us in standing against this abuse to human rights and states’ rights.”

“Join us on June 15 to stand up for women and babies in South Bend,” said Mike Fichter, President and CEO of Indiana Right to Life. “Judge Evans Barker’s decision to side with abortion operators will put Hoosier women at risk and lead to the deaths of hundreds of unborn children. If abortions begin without the operators having a license, Hoosiers will have no way to know if the business is complying with health and safety rules or not.”

On May 31, Evans Barker of of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana issued an injunction in favor of Whole Woman’s Health Alliance (WWHA). Her decision will allow WWHA to dispense abortion drugs without any oversight to ensure health and safety rules are being met. Learn more at www.irtl.org/judge-sides-with-south-bend-abortion-operators-puts-women-at-risk.

St. Joseph County Right to Life, Inc. is dedicated to the social welfare by promoting life through outreach, education and advocacy. It is the oldest, continuously active pro-life organization in St. Joseph County, and is the central organization representing pro-life interests. Its goal is to protect all human life – from fertilization to natural death.

Indiana Right to Life’s mission is to protect the right to life, especially of unborn children, through positive education, compassionate advocacy and promotion of healthy alternatives to abortion.

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Hill Appeals Federal Judge’s Ruling on South Bend Abortion Facility

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INDIANAPOLIS – Yesterday, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill filed an appeal to federal judge Sarah Evans Barker’s May 31 ruling that allows Whole Woman’s Health Alliance (WWHA) to begin doing abortions in South Bend.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to Attorney General Hill for defending the unborn and their mothers,” said Mike Fichter, President and CEO of Indiana Right to Life. “If WWHA starts doing abortions without a license, women will be at risk in South Bend. We’re grateful to Attorney General Hill for standing up to this activist court ruling.”

Hill stated, “Criminal and civil penalties can only punish violations of the law after they occur. Licensing makes violations less likely to happen in the first place. This is precisely why states have licensed the legal and medical professions since the mid-19th century. Requiring abortion clinics to be licensed facilities is entirely reasonable and constitutional. For that matter, it’s the very least we should do to protect the health of women and unborn children.”

Read Indiana Right to Life’s statement on Evan Barker’s May 31 ruling.  

Indiana Right to Life’s mission is to protect the right to life, especially of unborn children, through positive education, compassionate advocacy and promotion of healthy alternatives to abortion.

Judge Sides with South Bend Abortion Operators, Puts Women at Risk

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INDIANAPOLIS –  On May 31, Whole Woman’s Health Alliance (WWHA) won an injunction from a federal judge allowing it to begin doing abortions in South Bend without a state license. Indiana Right to Life urges the state to appeal the injunction.

“Judge Barker’s decision to side with the abortion operators will put Hoosier women at risk and lead to the deaths of hundreds of unborn children,” said Mike Fichter, President and CEO of Indiana Right to Life. “We expect WWHA will now open without an abortion license, meaning Hoosiers have no way to know if they are complying with health and safety rules or not. Judge Barker’s decision is another example of a court trampling states’ rights when it comes to any measure that protects life. “

On Apr. 22, Senior Judge Sarah Evans Barker of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana heard arguments from the Texas-based abortion chain, Whole Woman’s Health Alliance.

In a letter, the state of Indiana’s initial denial of an abortion license for WWHA said, “Based upon the Department’s review, the Commissioner finds WWHA failed to meet the requirement that the Applicant is of reputable and responsible character and the supporting documentation provided inaccurate statements and information.”
 

Indiana Right to Life’s mission is to protect the right to life, especially of unborn children, through positive education, compassionate advocacy and promotion of healthy alternatives to abortion.
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