DEI and Accessibility, Explained
Across the country, right-wing groups are working to dismantle long-standing anti-discrimination protections and statutory mandates by targeting what they broadly refer to as diversity, equity, inclusion,...
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Commentary & Blog
Defending the Right to Read — Our Latest Lawsuit
Public libraries are pillars of democracy, ensuring access to diverse perspectives and information.
The Long Journey Home
What does daily life look like while waiting to win asylum? That question was central to our latest series, Letters to America.
Press Releases & News
ACLU of Arkansas Files Lawsuit Challenging Retaliatory Firing of Library Director Patty Hector
Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arkansas filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Patty Hector, the former director of the Saline County Library, against Saline County Judge Matthew Brumley...
Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Provisions of Arkansas’s Censorship Law
Today, in a resounding victory for free speech and intellectual freedom, a federal district court struck down key provisions of Arkansas’s censorship law, Act 372, as unconstitutional.
ACLU of Arkansas Files Lawsuit Against State Police Officer for Violating Civil Rights at Public Event
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arkansas today announced the filing of a federal lawsuit against Arkansas State Police Sergeant Dakotah Bailey for violating the constitutional rights of De’...
