Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky (PPINK) officials say they are “delighted” to have been granted a preliminary injunction regarding HEA 1337 by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
“This cruel law painted a grim picture for Indiana women with its blatant, unwelcome intrusion into private, independent decision making. HEA 1337 is a violation of the sacred doctor and patient relationship,” said Betty Cockrum, President and CEO of PPINK. “Today’s decision shows Gov. Mike Pence that he cannot force his religious ideology on Hoosiers. It is further compelling recognition by the courts that legislation interfering with women’s reproductive rights will not be tolerated.”
A hearing on PPINK’s motion for a preliminary injunction against HEA 1337 was held on June 14, 2016. Judge Tanya Walton Pratt entered the preliminary injunction on June 30, 2016.
PPINK, with the ACLU of Indiana, filed a lawsuit on April 7 in the U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, asking the court to enjoin HEA 1337.
