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Fighting for Freedom: 2025 in Review and the Road Ahead

The ACLU of Arkansas is fighting for fundamental freedoms, democracy, transparency, and accountability. Every day, we confront the rise of authoritarianism and work toward a democracy that protects the rights of every Arkansan.
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Know Your Rights: Immigrants in Arkansas

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Hector v. Brumley

The ACLU of Arkansas has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Patty Hector, the former director of the Saline County Library, against Saline County Judge Matthew Brumley and Saline County challenging Ms. Hector’s retaliatory termination after she publicly opposed censorship efforts.
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National Guard Deployed for Immigration Enforcement — What You Need to Know Now

A day we hoped wouldn’t come is here: National Guard troops have been deployed inside the United States to support and engage in immigration enforcement operations.

Press Releases

Nov 03, 2025

ACLU of Arkansas Statement on Deployment of Arkansas National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C.

Oct 24, 2025

Federal Court Blocks Lakeside School District from Posting Ten Commandments 

Oct 22, 2025

Settlement Reached in First Amendment Retaliation Case of Arkansas Jailhouse Litigator

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No Troops for Deportation: Defend Arkansas, Defend Our Rights

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially approved allowing the Trump administration to take control of Arkansas's National Guard troops to support the inhumane crackdown on immigration.

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Stinson v. Fayetteville School District No. 1

A group of seven multifaith Arkansas families has filed a federal lawsuit to stop Act 573, a new state law that requires all public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom and library.