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ACLU of Arkansas Condemns Trump Administration’s Expansion of Muslim Ban

LITTLE ROCK — The ACLU of Arkansas today decried the Trump administration’s decision to extend its Muslim Ban to six additional countries:

February 4, 2020

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.

December 19, 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.

November 4, 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.

November 1, 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.

October 30, 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.

February 14, 2019