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The decisions from Indiana's appellate courts addressing Indiana's constitution presented significant decisions, primarily in an abortion case, which will have long-term implications on individual rights.Although the Indiana Supreme Court found that the Indiana Constitution contains a judicially enforceable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, that right does not sustain a facial challenge to legislation that bars abortion except in three narrow circumstances.The appellate courts also addressed separation of powers by means of finding cases moot for lack of injury and gave the Indiana General Assembly significant discretion in managing elections and using its police power.Decisions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to play a significant role in constitutional doctrine in cases addressing criminal defendants' speedy trial rights and the right to confront witnesses.
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