Elizabeth Ferries-Rowe and Julie Tillman Indianapolis Star With its June 30 decision, the Indiana Supreme Court put into effect a total abortion ban with few exceptions. This decision will have a negative effect on Hoosiers’ reproductive rights and health care and demonstrates a lack of understanding and respect for privacy in the patient-physician relationship. The abortion ban, Senate Enrolled Act 1, was initially passed last summer, but due to a legal challenge in court, was not enforced.