Appeals Court tosses part of redistricting lawsuit

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A three-judge panel on Monday dismissed part of a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House map, which split the Little Rock area among three congressional districts. The federal panel tossed some of the constitutional claims in the lawsuit challenging the... Read More.

Lawsuit filed in excessive force allegation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A man who was beaten and held down by Arkansas law enforcement officers during an arrest that was caught on a widely circulated video has filed a federal lawsuit against the officers. Attorneys for Randal Worcester filed the lawsuit Monday over... Read More.
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lawsuit filed in shooting death at UAMS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The family of a man who was fatally shot near an Arkansas hospital while trying to drive away in a stolen truck filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the officer who shot him and several others. Relatives of Tyrone Washington filed... Read More.
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Lawsuit challenges ban on gender confirming treatments

An attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to continue blocking Arkansas’ ban on gender confirming treatments or surgery for children, saying reinstating the restriction would create uncertainty for families around the state. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S.... Read More.
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County Judge Robinson talks Sheriff lawsuit

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., has filed a lawsuit against County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court, alleging that the budget he was given is not enough for him to operate and specifically identified the juvenile detention center. On Thursday, Robinson... Read More.

Sheriff Woods discusses need for lawsuit

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has filed suit against County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court over money he said he needs to operate the juvenile detention center. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Woods was asked what he... Read More.
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Attorneys ask for jail lawsuit dismissal

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Attorneys for an Arkansas jail and doctor being sued by inmates who say they were unknowingly given ivermectin to treat their COVID-19 say the lawsuit should be dismissed because the men are no longer being held in the county facility. In a... Read More.

2nd lawsuit challenging new U.S. House boundaries filed

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A second lawsuit has been filed challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House map for splitting up the Little Rock area among three congressional districts. The lawsuit filed Monday in Pulaski County Circuit Court by six residents claims the redistricting plan approved... Read More.