Arkansas judge dismisses lawsuit challenging virus mandates

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by a group of Republican legislators challenging a mask mandate and other restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen ruled that the directives Republican Gov. Asa... Read More.

Lawsuit Challenging Abortions at 18 Weeks Filed

The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday and are asking a judge to block the restrictions before they take effect July 24. Abortion rights supporters are challenging three new Arkansas restrictions on the procedure, including one that... Read More.