Professor Michael Helfand, "An Indiana Court Ruled that Jews Have a Religious Liberty Right to Abortion. Here’s Why that Matters" -- Jewish Telegraph Agency

Professor Michael A. Helfand's opinion article, "An Indiana Court Ruled that Jews Have a Religious Liberty Right to Abortion. Here’s Why that Matters," is published in the Jewish Telegraph Agency.  The article examines the legal debate following the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: In the absence of federal constitutional protection, does state law provide Jews with a religious liberty right to abortion?

Excerpt from "An Indiana Court Ruled that Jews Have a Religious Liberty Right to Abortion. Here’s Why that Matters"

As the first state appellate court answer to the question, the ruling presents a persuasive case for other state courts to follow, potentially opening the door for Jews — and others with similar religious commitments — to secure abortions that are motivated by religious values even where such abortions are otherwise prohibited by state law.

The complete article may be found at Jewish Telegraphic Agency