Federal judge rules Arkansas initiative restrictions unconstitutional

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 874

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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A federal judge on Tuesday declared unconstitutional state laws restricting Arkansas’ initiative and referendum process that are being challenged in court by ballot measure sponsors.

U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks also allowed a handful of claims in the case to proceed to trial and left in place a preliminary injunction that temporarily blocked some of the challenged laws.

The laws Brooks declared unconstitutional imposed requirements including that canvassers request photo ID from signers …

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