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INDIANAPOLIS, May 10, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Indiana has become the first state to cut off Planned Parenthood from taxpayer assistance because of its role in the abortion business.

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Governor Mitch Daniels, a potential contender for the 2012 GOP presidential ticket, signed on Tuesday a measure to block public funds from going to organizations that perform abortions, depriving Planned Parenthood of an estimated $3 million in both state and federal funds.

According to the Associated Press, Planned Parenthood of Indiana has promised to take to federal court to seek a temporary restraining order and injunction Tuesday against the new law.