Arkansas Attorney General Asks Court to Dismiss Abortion Lawsuit
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office has asked a Pulaski County court to dismiss a lawsuit trying to strike down the state’s pro-life laws.
In 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and since then Arkansas law has prohibited abortion except to save the life of the mother. Last year the state legislature even took steps to strengthen and clarify the state’s pro-life laws.
But in January, attorneys with a pro-abortion group filed a lawsuit in Pulaski County to strike down Arkansas’ pro-life laws. The 86-page legal complaint also specifically mentions the pro-life work of groups like Family Council and Arkansas Right to Life as well Gov. Sanders and Attorney General Griffin.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin told media outlets at the time that the lawsuit on its face appears to have little legal merit. Family Council agrees with the A.G.
In its motion asking the court to the dismiss the case, the A.G.’s team argues that the lawsuit fails to state proper claims when it comes to Due Process, Equal Protection, and other legal provisions. The A.G. also argues that the plaintiffs lack standing and that the court lacks jurisdiction for this type of legal challenge.
Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in America for the past six years, and lawmakers have enacted excellent legislation protecting women and unborn children from abortion and supporting women with unplanned pregnancies.
Arkansas’ pro-life laws reflect Arkansans’ pro-life views.
Public opinion polling has shown time and again that most Arkansans are pro-life and strongly oppose abortion on demand. Last June, Pew Research found 57% of Arkansans believe abortion should be prohibited in all or most cases.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states like Arkansas are free to enact laws restricting or prohibiting abortion. We are confident our courts ultimately will uphold Arkansas’ pro-life laws against this legal challenge.
Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.
A Christian Reflection on the Dangers of Sports Betting
In recent years, sports betting has expanded across America, and it’s mostly been promoted as harmless entertainment — or even an easy source of state tax revenue. But a growing body of research shows sports betting carries serious social costs. Christians need to understand what is at stake when it comes to gambling on sports.
The National Council on Problem Gambling reports that “the rate of gambling problems among sports bettors is at least twice as high as among gamblers in general.” When sports gambling is conducted online, that rate is goes higher.
Sports betting also hurts communities. Research has shown a strong connection between gambling problems and higher rates of depression, substance abuse, and suicide. Families often suffer when a loved one is ensnared by gambling problems. That’s bad for everybody.
Scripture warns that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil (1 Timothy 6:10). Sports betting thrives on greed.
Christians have a responsibility to care about our neighbors enough to oppose sports betting and the harm that it causes. We also need to promote contentment, integrity, and holy living. Otherwise, problem gambling will simply hurt more and more innocent people in our communities.
Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.