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.
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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.
Arkansas Sued Again Over New Congressional Map
Today, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of a group of Black Arkansas voters against the state’s new congressional map.
Arkansas Sued Over New Congressional Map
On Monday, March 7, a lawsuit was filed in federal court challenging Arkansas’ new congressional map.
Federal Arkansas Judge Rules On Section 2 of Voting Rights Act
In a ruling on Thursday, Feb. 17, a federal judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas ruled that there is no private right of action under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), which means only the U.S. attorney general — and not individuals and organizations — can bring Section 2 lawsuits.
Arkansas Case Challenging Voter Suppression Laws Moves Forward
Today, a judge in the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas formally denied a motion to dismiss League of Women Voters of Arkansas v. Thurston, a case challenging four voter suppression laws passed earlier this year.
Arkansas Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
On Thursday, the GOP-controlled Arkansas House and Senate approved a new congressional map for the state’s four congressional districts.