Federal judge dismisses part of lawsuit against Arkansas classroom ‘indoctrination’ ban

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 760

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed an equal protection claim in a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ ban on “indoctrination” in public schools and ordered additional briefing on whether the statute is unconstitutionally vague.

Filed in March 2024, the lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of Section 16 of an expansive education law called the LEARNS Act that prohibits “indoctrination” in Arkansas schools.

U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky in May 2024 granted a preliminary injunction …

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