Will Tennessee's 48-hour abortion waiting period create ban? Appeals court hears arguments. The Citizen 5 years ago Opponents of the waiting period law say it blocks patients from accessing abortion services without adding any benefit to their care. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Tennessee appeals ruling against abortion law, asks for 48-hour waiting period to remainDateNovember 5, 2020In relation toLascassasTennessee abortion waiting period law here to stay after appeals clock runs out, AG saysDateNovember 12, 2021In relation toLascassasFederal judge overturns Tennessee's 2015 law requiring waiting periods for abortionsDateOctober 14, 2020In relation toLascassas