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What you need to know: Indiana abortion law starts today

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As Indiana enters new territory in the area of abortion law, it's hard to know exactly how the law will play out. However, here's what we know at this time:

into law in early August after the Indiana General Assembly passed the measure during a two-week special session.

Last year, 8,414 abortions occurred in Indiana, according to the Indiana Department of Health's annual pregnancy termination on behalf of Planned Parenthood and abortion providers in Monroe County Circuit Court, says that the law interferes with a woman's right to privacy, which is protected by the Indiana Constitution. A hearing is scheduled for Monday.in Marion Superior Court that argues that the new law runs afoul of the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

 

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