Beck v. Edwards
What's at Stake
The American Civil Liberties Union, the Arkansas Civil Liberties Union, and the Center for Reproductive Rights have filed a lawsuit asking the court to block an Arkansas law that would ban almost all abortion care starting at 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Summary
In March 2013, the Arkansas legislature overrode Gov. Mike Beebe's veto of the law. At the time, it was the most severe abortion ban in the country. The Arkansas ban is currently set to take effect in July 2013.
For more information on the ongoing attacks on reproductive health care see: Enough is Enough: The Latest Round Of Attacks In Politicians' War On Women.
Legal Documents
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05/23/2013
Edwards v. Beck -- Order for Preliminary Injunction
Date Filed: 05/23/2013
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04/16/2013
Beck v. Edwards - Complaint
Press Releases
Federal Court Strikes Down Arkansas Abortion Ban
ACLU and Center for Reproductive Rights Ask Federal Court to Block Arkansas Abortion Ban
ACLU and Center for Reproductive Rights File Challenge Against Arkansas Abortion Ban
