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Arkansas attorney general sues 29 over mailed abortion pills
Health careThe lawsuit brings 29 defendants into a court dispute involving abortion pills sent through the mail.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskOct 2, 2026
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News · AR
Three states challenge abortion-pill shield laws
Health careThe attorneys general of Arkansas, Louisiana and Alabama announced a multistate lawsuit involving laws tied to mailed abortion pills.
The Ballot Arkansas DeskOct 2, 2026
News · AR
Griffin announces suit over abortion pills sent to Arkansas
Health careGriffin says abortion pills shipped into Arkansas are illegal and has announced a lawsuit over the shipments.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas judge rejects prison board control settlement
Public safetyThe ruling leaves in place an injunction blocking two 2023 laws that moved oversight of the corrections secretary to the governor.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas judge rejects prison board control settlement
Public safetyThe ruling keeps an injunction blocking two 2023 laws that moved oversight of Arkansas’ corrections secretary from the prison board to the governor.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Arkansas judge keeps prison firing-power laws blocked
Public safetyA Pulaski County judge refused to lift an injunction against two laws that gave the governor authority to fire top corrections officials.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 27, 2026