Press Releases

Jul 1, 2026

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
Court Cases: Protect AR Rights and For AR Kids v. Cole Jester and Tim Griffin
May 14, 2025

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
Feb 3, 2025

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 and Saline County.
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Jan 18, 2022

ACLU of Arkansas Files Federal Lawsuit on Behalf of Election Official Targeted for Political Views

Plaintiff Barry Haas' free-speech rights were disregarded when he was denied an appointed position for the September 2021 special Little Rock tax election due to his personal political and ideological views.
Issue Areas: Free Speech