A South Bend abortion clinic is expected to open within a few weeks after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in the long-fought case on Friday, May 31.

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The Whole Woman’s Health Alliance on Lincolnway West plans to provide medically-induced abortions for women who are up to 10 weeks pregnant, even though the state hasn’t given it a license to do so, according to 95.3 MNC’s reporting partners at ABC 57.

Last year, the Indiana State Department of Health denied the clinic a license to operate.

With Friday’s ruling, Judge Sarah Evans Baker called the state’s rejection a “substantial obstacle” for women.

While people behind the clinic call the decision a victory, others are outraged.

Watch the original report from ABC 57 for reaction from Jackie Appleman, director of the pro-life group, St. Joseph County Right to Life