Federal Court Rules on Dismemberment Abortions

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita this week announced a historic legal win in his work to protect the lives and liberty of the unborn. 

After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, Rokita filed a motion to lift the current injunction on dismemberment abortions, which occur well after the unborn baby is fully developed. A federal district court granted that motion Thursday.

“The court’s ruling this week vacating its earlier injunction that permitted this gruesome procedure to continue is an exciting battle victory in our war to defend the unborn and protect women,” Rokita said. “My office will continue to take all necessary steps to limit abortion, assist mothers, empower families to choose life, and ultimately protect the lives of the unborn.” 

In a separate case, Rokita filed a motion Friday with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to reestablish the parental notice requirement for minors to have an abortion. A district court ruled yesterday that it did not have jurisdiction to consider that motion. 

“Indiana has a long history of defending life,” Rokita said. “I’ll continue to do everything in my power to protect unborn children and the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their mothers.”