Coverage dated September 25, 2026 to September 28, 2026

Judge hears arguments in lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ abortion ban

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Plaintiffs challenging Arkansas' abortion ban faced attorneys for the state Monday in a hearing to address a motion by the Arkansas attorney general's office to dismiss the lawsuit.

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Arkansas Times
Arkansas abortion ban lawsuit faces its first day in court, while the state works to dismiss it (opens Arkansas Times)
Published Sep 25, 2026
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Six women say Arkansas’ abortion ban left them pleading for care, enduring dangerous pregnancies or crossing state lines for abortions. Waldorf v. Arkansas gets its first hearing Monday.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ abortion ban will get first hearing; state arguing for dismissal (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Sep 26, 2026
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In September 2024, when Washington Regional hospital denied emergency abortion care to Emily Waldorf of Fayetteville, a friend contacted attorney Molly Duane.
Arkansas Times
First hearing held in challenge to Arkansas’ abortion ban (opens Arkansas Times)
Published Sep 28, 2026
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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.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Judge hears arguments in lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ abortion ban (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Sep 28, 2026
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Plaintiffs challenging Arkansas' abortion ban faced attorneys for the state Monday in a hearing to address a motion by the Arkansas attorney general's office to dismiss the lawsuit.