terminated pregnancy reports

A judge ruled on Monday against the release of abortion records, also known as terminated pregnancy reports or TPRs, kept by the Indiana Department of Health.

Doctors argue releasing abortion records, even with redaction, could compromise patient privacy. The judge’s ruling temporarily blocks the state from disclosing the reports while the case proceeds.

Gov. Mike Braun signed a series of executive orders Wednesday that aim to make health care more “affordable, accessible and transparent.”

Reproductive rights have been a centerpiece of Democrat Jennifer McCormick’s gubernatorial campaign since she launched it on May 4, 2023.

In his ruling, Judge Tim Oakes said the law — as written — protects these documents from Access to Public Records Act (APRA) requests.

“Voices for Life,” which is suing the Indiana Department Health, expanded on its legal argument in new court documents.

Attorney General Todd Rokita was publicly reprimanded in 2023 by the Indiana Supreme Court for comments related to an investigation into Dr. Caitlin Bernard.

Voices for Life, which brought the lawsuit, has yet to file its response to the motion to dismiss.

Voices for Life, which brought the lawsuit, has yet to file its response to the motion to dismiss.