More About Indiana's Abortion Law

I did not know until tonight Indiana's new abortion not only criminalizes the procedure but also makes prison mandatory. This I learned from Punishing abortion doctors in new law.

But Indiana legislators stepped in and said you “shall” receive a sentence of three years in prison.

That’s kind of what lawmakers did in a small section of the newly-enacted abortion ban – mandating the revocation of a doctor’s license who performs an unlawful abortion. No letter of reprimand or probation or short-term suspension. That doctor loses their livelihood.

Talk about a chilling effect. If a doctor thinks a woman’s health or life is in danger and performs an abortion but others later disagree, will the physician chance it?

 Holcomb defends abortion ban signing, rebuffs talent attraction fears:

Asked if he believed Senate Enrolled Act 1 matched up with what the majority of Hoosiers want, Holcomb acknowledged deep divisions within the state.

“I believe it was progress. Some people believe it was the opposite of progress. Some people believe that it was not enough progress,” Holcomb said. “And I respect that honestly. But I would just encourage folks to be very respectful.”

So speaks our Governor. How will the voters speak?

sch 8/19/22