ANDREW DeMILLO

Organizers of an effort to scale back Arkansas' abortion ban said they have more than enough signatures to try to put their proposal before voters in November's election.

Elections |
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? Arkansas organizers aim to join the list.

July 5, 2024 at 5:20 p.m.

Organizers of an effort to scale back Arkansas' abortion ban said they have more than enough signatures to try to put their proposal before voters in November's election.

The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek medical care for their transgender children.

Health |
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

June 28, 2024 at 10:52 a.m.

The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek medical care for their transgender...

A federal appeals court is considering whether to reinstate Arkansas' first-in the-nation ban on gender affirming care for minors after hearing arguments. Ten judges with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis heard arguments Thursday in the state's appeal of a judge's ruling that overturned the law. The 2021 law would prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming hormone treatment, puberty blockers or surgery to anyone under 18. Arguments focused on whether the ban discriminates on the basis of sex. At least 24 states have adopted such restrictions, and most face lawsuits. Arkansas asked the full court rather than a three-judge panel to take up its appeal.

National News |
Federal appeals court hears arguments on nation’s first ban on gender-affirming care for minors

April 11, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

A federal appeals court is considering whether to reinstate Arkansas' first-in the-nation ban on gender affirming care for minors after hearing arguments. Ten judges with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court...

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