The Latest Breaking News from the Arkansas Supreme Court

Arkansas S. Ct. Vacates Gag Order on Man Accused of Murdering His Teenage Daughter's Alleged Sex Abuser

The order also covered the man's family and public officials, as well as the lawyers in the case.

Reason · May 30, 2025

Court Blocks Arkansas Law That Limits "Harmful to Minors" Books in Public Libraries and Bookstores, and Also

limits "inappropriate" books in libraries.

Reason · Dec 23, 2024

Testimony About Snapchat Messages Not Precluded by "Best Evidence" Rule

From Turner v. State, decided Thursday by the Arkansas Supreme Court (in an opinion by Justice Shawn Womack): The evidence… The post Testimony About Snapchat Messages Not Precluded by "Best Evidence" Rule appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Nov 25, 2024

What Is "Human Intelligence," in Proposed Initiative Ballot Title, as Opposed to "Computer or Artificial Intelligence"?

An interesting opinion by the Arkansas AG's office, rejecting a proposed popular name and ballot title for a draft initiative.

Reason · Dec 5, 2023

Federal Court Blocks Arkansas Law That Limits "Harmful to Minors" Books in Libraries and Bookstores, and Also

limits "inappropriate" books in libraries.

Reason · Jul 29, 2023

Language for veto referendum challenging the LEARNS Act is the longest ballot title in Arkansas history

Citizens for Arkansas Public Education and Students (CAPES) began filing ballot language for a proposed veto referendum with the Arkansas attorney general in May after the Arkansas State Legislature adjourned its 2023 legislative session. After two previous attempts were rejected, Attorney General Tim Griffin certified the ballot language submitted by…

Ballotpedia · Jun 20, 2023