US judge temporarily blocks new Arkansas anti-abortion laws

A US federal judge has blocked three new abortion restrictions from taking effect in Arkansas, including a measure that opponents say would likely force the state's only surgical abortion clinic to close.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2019 - 15:51

US district judge Kristine Baker granted a 14-day temporary restraining order shortly before midnight on Tuesday.

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