News & Commentary
Extremist Politicians and Special Interest Groups Are Trying to Divide Us
Extremist politicians and special interest groups are trying to divide us. From hateful attacks on our LGBTQ+ community to an assault on our voting rights to extreme attempts to restrict our right to an abortion or erase our racist history while perpetuating systemic inequality, they placed our rights, our healthcare and our very lives in jeopardy.
Your Guide to Talking About Attacks on Trans Youth
Misinformation is fueling an attack on trans youth in state legislatures. These attacks overwhelmingly focus on youth and schools.
Speaking Out for Trans Kids Cost Casey Copeland His State Contract. We’re Suing.
The right to petition our government is one of the core freedoms enshrined by the First Amendment. That’s why we filed suit on behalf of state court system contract attorney Casey Copeland who lost his state contract after contacting his state legislator to express his opinion on a bill that would bar transgender youth from receiving gender affirming health care.
We’re Suing Arkansas Over its Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth
In a year that has seen many horrific attacks on transgender people, among the cruelest and most dangerous is Arkansas’ new law that bans gender-affirming care for trans youth. If it goes into effect in July, this law will cause catastrophic harms to transgender youth.
Order in favor of Fayetteville's non-discrimination ordinance
Please see document referenced below in the documents section.
U.S. Supreme Court Declares State Marriage Bans for Same-Sex Couples Unconstitutional
June 26, 2015
Governor Asa Hutchinson Signs Better, but Still Flawed RFRA
The Governor signed a bill that mirrors the federal RFRA. While better, it is still flawed, and unnecessary to protect religiuos liberty.
Animus on display – why Arkansas SB 202 deserves a veto
“[I]f Governor Hutchinson allows this bill to take effect, it will amount to a giant, flashing ‘Gays Stay Away’ sign. It will block sincere local efforts to show that Arkansas communities are welcoming places beckoning talent, innovation and workforce diversity.”
Bill Gives People and Businesses Right to Use Religion to Discriminate
House Bill 1228, called the "Conscience Protection Act" - by Rep. Bob Ballinger, R, Hindsville and Sen. Bart Hester, R, Cave Springs (both near Springdale): Seems to protect religious liberty, but actually allows people--and businesses--to use religion to discriminate against others.
Stay Informed
Sign up to be the first to hear about how to take action.
By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.
By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.