Press Releases

ACLU of Arkansas Criticizes AG Griffin's Efforts to End DACA

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas (ACLU of Arkansas) today criticized Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin for joining Texas and other states in urging a federal judge to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

ACLU Settles Free Speech Case on Behalf of Election Official Targeted for Political Views

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas, cooperating attorneys John E. Tull III and Noah P. Watson settled a federal lawsuit on behalf of Arkansas poll worker Barry Haas.

Joint statement by Arkansas pro-equality groups on 2023 session’s first attack on LGBTQ rights

SB43, filed by Senator Gary Stubblefield (R-26) and Rep. Mary Bentley (R-73), would revise Arkansas law to classify drag “performances” as an “adult-oriented business,” pitting drag brunch and story hour alongside sex shops, peep shows and strip clubs to limit the areas in which drag queens...

MEDIA ADVISORY: WEDNESDAY, January 11: Federal Appeals Court Arguments in Arkansas Redistricting Case

A federal appeals court will hear arguments involving a 2021 lower court ruling in an Arkansas redistricting case that radically concluded private parties may not sue to protect their voting rights under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

ACLU of Arkansas Names Communications Director

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas announced that Megan Bailey has joined the organization as its first communications director.

ACLU of Arkansas Issues Statement on Midterm Election Results

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas executive director, Holly Dickson issued the following statement in response to the Arkansas midterm elections.

ACLU of Arkansas Names New Policy Strategist

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas announced that Kevin Jesus Azanza Montoya has joined the organization as its new policy strategist.

ACLU of Arkansas Names New Development Director

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas announced that Leaundra Sanders has joined the organization as its new development director.

Defendants Request Dismissal in Washington County Ivermectin Case

This week, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a response after defendants filed a motion asking a federal Judge to dismiss a case involving formerly incarcerated individuals at Washington County Detention Center (WCDC).