Legislative Update: Voting Rights Under Attack
We knew the attack on voting rights was coming, and now it’s here.
The ACLU talks to reporters, does TV and radio interviews and issues press releases to get our message out.
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What to Watch for During the 2021 Legislative Session
Here’s three things we’ll be watching for this year.
Prison Outbreaks Are Still Threatening Public Health in Arkansas
Mass incarceration is a waste of taxpayer money that inflicts profound trauma on families and communities. It is also, literally, making people sick.
Arkansas Politicians’ Relentless Push to End Abortion Access, and Humiliate and Shame Abortion Patients
This week, the ACLU is back in court working to protect the constitutional right to abortion in Arkansas. In 2017, the state legislature passed four anti-abortion laws to severely restrict access to abortion.
2020 in Review: Demanding Justice, Defending Democracy
Twelve months ago, none of us could have predicted what 2020 had in store: a global pandemic, the largest protest movement in American history, and a history-making election where our democracy withstood unprecedented attacks.
Racist, Violent Rants from Local Law Enforcement Officials Underscore Need for Systemic Reforms
With a recent report showing police violence on the rise in Arkansas and multiple local law enforcement officials expressing racist and violent views, the ACLU of Arkansas is reiterating its call for systemic reforms to policing, including a statewide standards board and mandatory anti-bias training