Judge orders changes to Arkansas parole revocation procedures challenged as unconstitutional

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 300

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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A federal judge ordered changes Friday to Arkansas’ procedures for determining whether someone should be sent back to prison for violating parole in response to a lawsuit that says the current process violates parolees’ constitutional rights.

U.S. District Judge Krstine Baker issued a preliminary injunction sought by three men accused of parole violations. Baker also granted the case class-action status so the lawsuit would cover parolees throughout the state who are or could be …

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