Press Releases

Jul 15, 2020

LDF, ACLU of Arkansas, Disability Rights Arkansas, and Co-Counsel File Amended Complaint in Pandemic-Related Arkansas Prison Case

LITTLE ROCK - Today, an amended complaint was filed against Arkansas officials regarding COVID-19 outbreaks in the state’s correctional facilities, which disproportionately incarcerate Black individuals.
Issue Areas: Prisoners' Rights
Dec 19, 2019

ACLU of Arkansas to Legislators: Reject New Private Prison Contract

The ACLU of Arkansas today urged the Arkansas Legislative Council to reject a proposal to build a new private prison facility in southeast Arkansas that would be operated by LaSalle Corrections.
Issue Areas: Prisoners' Rights, Criminal Justice
Nov 04, 2019

ACLU of Arkansas Condemns Proposed Curfew in Helena-West Helena

The ACLU of Arkansas has issued a statement regarding the proposed 24-hour curfew in Helena-West Helena.
Issue Areas: Criminal Justice
Nov 01, 2019

ACLU of Arkansas Celebrates 50 years Of Freedom Fighting

The ACLU of Arkansas will celebrate its 50th anniversary this month as membership in the iconic civil rights organization continues to grow.
Oct 30, 2019

ACLU of Arkansas Reminds School Administrators to Respect The First Amendment Rights Of Students

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas is calling on school administrators to respect the First Amendment rights of students.
Issue Areas: Students' Rights, Free Speech
Feb 14, 2019

ACLU Arkansas Statement on Abortion Ban Passed by General Assembly

LITTLE ROCK – The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas today condemned the passage of Senate Bill 149, which would criminalize nearly all abortions in Arkansas if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Rights