The U.S. Supreme Court on July 19 cleared the way for Indiana to enforce a law that requires parents be notified when their children seek abortions.
The court in June overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that blocked states from imposing many abortion restrictions. But the decision has not been formally issued, which means Indiana has not been able to enforce its 2017 parental notification law.
Indiana filed an emergency application with the court on July 13.
“Delay would only serve to prevent enforcement of a duly enacted state statute designed to protect minors, families, and the unborn,” state lawyers said.
Chief Justice John Roberts, a George W. Bush appointee, granted the request on Monday….