Six Women, Arkansas Doctor Challenge State's Abortion Ban in Court

Six women, Arkansas doctor challenge state's abortion ban in court

The hearing Monday was focused on the state’s request to dismiss the lawsuit before arguments move forward.

Arkansas judge weighing future of lawsuit challenging state’s abortion ban

A Pulaski County circuit judge is considering whether to dismiss the constitutional challenge to Arkansas’ abortion ban after hearing arguments from the plaintiffs and the state in a two-hour hearing Monday. Circuit Judge Cara Connors did not say when she expected to rule regarding the lawsuit filed earlier this year by six women and an […]

Judge hears challenge to Arkansas' near-total abortion ban

A judge heard a challenge to Arkansas’ near-total abortion ban, which allows the procedure only if a doctor determines the woman’s life is in danger.

Judge hears arguments in lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ abortion ban

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

Lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ abortion ban will get first hearing; state arguing for dismissal | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

In September 2024, when Washington Regional hospital denied emergency abortion care to Emily Waldorf of Fayetteville, a friend contacted attorney Molly Duane.

Arkansas abortion ban lawsuit faces its first day in court, while the state works to dismiss it

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.