Arkansas judge keeps block on laws giving governor firing power over prison officials

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 710

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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A Pulaski County judge rejected a request Friday to allow Arkansas to enforce two laws giving the governor power to fire top prison officials, saying that a settlement agreement struck with the Board of Corrections was “in direct conflict with the Arkansas Constitution.”

Pulaski County Circuit Judge Patricia James’ decision to keep in place the ruling she issued last year blocking the laws comes after a July hearing on the state’s request …

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