Press Releases

ACLU of Arkansas secures $275K settlement for librarian who opposed censorship

Settlement resolves First Amendment lawsuit brought on behalf of former Saline County Library Director Patty Hector
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Court Cases: Hector v. Brumley

Federal Court Strikes Down Multiple Arkansas Laws Restricting Ballot Initiative Process

Court rules several laws restricting the ballot initiative process violate the First Amendment; trial to continue on remaining claims
Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Free Speech

Grassroots Groups Move to Intervene in Ballot Measure Case to Defend First Amendment Rights

Two Arkansas grassroots groups moved to intervene today in an ongoing lawsuit to defend the First Amendment rights of Arkansans who use the ballot initiative process to organize, speak out, and propose new laws. 
Issue Areas: Free Speech