Arkansas's 2025 legislative session kicked off January 13 and is expected to run through the spring. The ACLU of Arkansas is dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights and freedoms of all Arkansans by advocating with lawmakers at the Capitol. We need you to stand with us — because the Arkansas State Capitol is your house, where you have the power to hold lawmakers accountable and demand they prioritize your community. Throughout the session, we’ll call on you to help us champion critical legislation and fight back against harmful policies. Sign up for our action alerts to stay informed or sign up to volunteer and join the movement to defend justice and equality for everyone in Arkansas.
SB223 claims to protect First Amendment religious freedoms in public schools, but in reality, it extends far beyond existing constitutional protections, creating confusion and potential legal...
HB1489 would amend Arkansas’ execution protocol to add nitrogen gas as an approved method of capital punishment, in addition to lethal injection.
The ACLU of Arkansas strongly...
SB212 establishes a new division called the "Document Validity Division" within the Secretary of State's office.
SB211 imposes excessive bureaucratic hurdles on petition efforts.
SB209 grants politicians unprecedented authority to discard petition signatures. Specifically, if any single canvasser is accused of wrongdoing, the Secretary of State is empowered to...
HB1382 seeks to allow the legislature to influence the work of a nonprofit that does not receive state funding. It specifically targets Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA),...