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ACLU of Arkansas Names New Development Director

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas announced that Leaundra Sanders has joined the organization as its new development director.

October 25, 2022

Defendants Request Dismissal in Washington County Ivermectin Case

This week, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a response after defendants filed a motion asking a federal Judge to dismiss a case involving formerly incarcerated individuals at Washington County Detention Center (WCDC).

October 6, 2022

Federal Court Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Arkansas Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Youth

In a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an injunction blocking enforcement of Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender adolescents.

August 25, 2022

Supreme Court Issues Devastating Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court issued a shameful ruling today overturning Roe v. Wade — the landmark decision recognizing the constitutional right to abortion nearly 50 years ago.

June 24, 2022

Oral Arguments Were Heard Today in the State’s Appeal of a Preliminary Injunction Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Health Care for Trans Youth

Today in the Federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri, the American Civil Liberties Union defended the trial court’s order granting a preliminary injunction which prevented House Bill 1570 (H.B. 1570) law from going into effect.

June 15, 2022

ACLU of Arkansas Statement on Overturning Roe

If the Supreme Court issues a majority opinion that follows the leaked draft it would deprive half the nation of a fundamental, constitutional right.

May 3, 2022