First hearing held in challenge to Arkansas’ abortion ban
A Pulaski County judge held the first hearing regarding a legal challenge to Arkansas' near-total abortion ban. The arguments focused on the vague language used to define medical emergencies under the current law.
Vague language governing abortions in medical emergencies took center stage Monday as a Pulaski County judge heard arguments over the state's near-total abortion ban.
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