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Judge dismisses Satanic Temple lawsuit aiming to block Indiana abortion ban

Brandon Smith

Federal Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson dismissed a Satanic Temple lawsuit against Indiana's abortion ban because she said the temple lacked standing to bring the suit.

Satanic Planet, a band affiliated with The Satanic Temple, will perform at the Indiana Statehouse this month. Above, a sign publicizes the event on an Indianapolis light pole.

Satanic Planet to perform at Indiana Statehouse following religious freedom spat

The band is affiliated with The Satanic Temple, which advocates for the separation of church and state.

Christian preacher Sean Feucht blesses Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch at the Statehouse during an event this spring. Now, another religious group says it wants the same opportunity to perform. (Screenshot of Right Wing Watch video)

Satanic Temple-affiliated band cites ‘religious liberty’ in seeking Indiana Statehouse performance

A band with ties to The Satanic Temple wants to play at Indiana’s Statehouse in a bid for “religious liberty,” following a conservative Christian activist’s prayer rally at the site this spring. And it’s willing to sue to get in.

Court records show there are more than 11,000 members of the Satanic Temple in Indiana.

The Satanic Temple challenges Indiana abortion ban in federal court

Ethan Sandweiss

Attorneys for the plaintiffs ask the federal judge to bar the new law from being enforced against members of The Satanic Temple. Court records show there are more than 11,000 members in Indiana.