Judge hears testimony in case over Arkansas’ initiative process restrictions

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 659

Last Updated: 5 days, 21 hours ago

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A federal judge who prevented Arkansas from enforcing new limits on the initiative and referendum process heard testimony Tuesday as he weighs whether to permanently block the restrictions.

The case stems from a lawsuit filed against Secretary of State Cole Jester in 2025 by the League of Women Voters of Arkansas. Two ballot question committees, Protect AR Rights and For AR Kids, were later allowed to intervene in the case.

The groups, …

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