Attorney General issues cease and desist letters to abortion pill companies advertising in Arkansas
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, announcing he has sent cease and desist letters to New York-based company, Choices Women’s Medical Center, Inc., as well as Aid Access of the Netherlands. The statement says the letters are for potential violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA) related to abortion pill marketing and sales:
SEE STATEMENT AND LETTERS BELOW
“Abortions are prohibited in Arkansas except under very limited circumstances. As such, abortion pills may not be legally shipped to Arkansans or brought into the State for use by Arkansans. My office has verified that both Choices Women’s Medical Center, Inc., and Aid Access are advertising the availability of abortion-inducing pills to Arkansans in contravention of our laws.
“These companies must cease and desist advertising relating to the performance of abortion services in Arkansas immediately or face the possibility of lawsuits from my office. As Attorney General, I will continue fighting to enforce the laws of our state.”
The Attorney General may sue violators of the ADTPA and seek civil penalties of $10,000 per violation. Both companies have 14 days to notify Griffin in writing of the steps they have taken to comply with his letter.
Read the Aid Access letter below or click here.
Read the Choices Women’s Medical Center, Inc. below or click here.
