LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release on April 22: The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Arkansas filed emergency legal action tonight on behalf of Little Rock Family Planning to ensure patients in Arkansas can get an abortion if delaying their abortion until the expiration   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion permitting the state of Arkansas to ban all procedural abortions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling reverses a ruling by the District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas that blocked  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, April 23 -- The Campaign Legal Center issued the following news release: Arkansas Voters First, an independent non-profit organization advocating for a non-partisan redistricting commission in the state, filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas seeking relief from state guidelines making it impossible to collect the requisite signatures for placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are represe  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 21 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 12 with 2019 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 12 comprises Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Western Tennessee. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other regional MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. Regional winners would normally be recognized at regional co  more