A federal judge has blocked three new abortion restrictions from taking effect on Wednesday in Arkansas.
The challenge was filed on behalf of the plaintiffs by ACLU of Arkansas. Its spokeswoman, Holly Dickson, said ACLU attorneys were poring over the order and will have a statement later Wednesday. For now,"We are so relieved that these bans and restrictions have been temporarily blocked from taking effect. And we are determined to see them blocked for good," she said.
Under current Arkansas law, a physician licensed to practice medicine in the state can perform abortions. The additional qualification for abortion doctors is similar to a Mississippi law a federal judge upheld last year. Opponents say the requirement eliminates a large number of physicians who have had training in the procedure. The state has argued the additional qualification would protect patients.
Arkansas is one of two states with an 18 week ban. Utah enacted a similar restriction this year, but has agreed to not enforce the ban as it's being challenged in federal court.
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