Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to Arkansas Congressional Map
On Thursday, May 25, a three-judge panel dismissed a challenge to Arkansas’ congressional map drawn with 2020 census data.
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Black Residents File Lawsuit Over Arkansas’ Congressional Map
On Tuesday, May 23, the Christian Ministerial Alliance and a group of Black residents of Pulaski County, Arkansas filed a lawsuit in federal court against the state’s congressional map.
Voting Rights Cases Paused While 8th Circuit Considers Novel Legal Argument
On Monday, March 6, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order temporarily pausing proceedings in Arkansas United v. Thurston.
Arkansas Legislature Sends Two Anti-Voting Bills to Governor
On Thursday, March 16, the Arkansas Legislature sent two bills to the governor: Senate Bill 255, which prohibits private grants for election administration and Senate Bill 258, which bans drop boxes in the state.
Arkansas Attorney General Establishes Election Integrity Unit
On Monday, March 13, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin (R) announced the creation of an Election Integrity Unit designed to investigate election law violations.
Arkansas Senate Passes Bill Banning Drop Boxes
On Monday, Feb. 20, the Arkansas Senate passed Senate Bill 258, a bill that would ban drop boxes in the state.
8th Circuit Hears Appeal in Arkansas Legislative Redistricting Lawsuit
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument regarding an appeal of a lower court decision dismissing a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ state House map for violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Judge Pauses Decision Expanding Voter Assistance in Arkansas
On Wednesday, Sept. 28, a federal appellate court paused a lower court’s ruling that expanded voter assistance in Arkansas.
Court Strikes Down Arkansas Voter Assistance Limitations
On Friday, Aug. 19, a federal court in Arkansas struck down state laws that limited the amount of times a person could assist voters in an election.
Arkansas Judge Strikes Down Four Voter Suppression Laws
Today, an Arkansas trial judge entered a written order officially blocking four new voter suppression laws, ruling they all violate the Arkansas Constitution’s right to vote.
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