Arkansas Reports Zero Abortions as State Ban Takes Effect
The report released by the Arkansas Department of Health highlights the immediate impact of the legislation.
In a historic milestone for the state of Arkansas and the pro-life movement nationwide, the state reported zero abortions in the year 2023. This beautiful achievement marks the first time Arkansas has reached zero abortions ever since, and thanks to, the creation of its extensive abortion ban. This development marks a notable shift in American society following the overturn of Roe V Wade in 2022, which allowed abortion regulation law to be decided by the states individually. The law in Arkansas, considered one of the most complete in the country, bans all abortions except in extremely rare, sporadic, and virtually nonexistent cases where the mother's life may be endangered.
The report released by the Arkansas Department of Health highlights the immediate impact of the state's sturdy legislation. Before the Dobbs v Jackson decision, which effectively overturned Roe v Wade, the ADH reported an average of roughly 3,300 abortions each year in the state. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders enthusiastically expressed her approval, saying in a statement, "Arkansas has taken a strong stand to protect the unborn, and today's report is a testament to our commitment to safeguarding the lives of our most vulnerable citizens." The "Unborn Child Protection Act" criminalizes performing an abortion, in which doctors who unlawfully attempt to commit this horrific act can face up to 10 years in prison. Arkansas is one of 14 states with a "total ban" on the barbaric practice of abortion.
