No. 25-890

Arkansas United, et al. v. John Thurston, in His Official Capacity as the Secretary of State of Arkansas et al.

Lower Court: Eighth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-01-29
Status: Pending
Type: Paid
Tags: declaratory-relief injunctive-relief preemption private-plaintiffs state-actors voting-rights-act
Key Terms:
AdministrativeLaw SocialSecurity Privacy JusticiabilityDoctri
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether private plaintiffs may maintain a suit in equity for declaratory and injunctive relief against state actors to prevent the continued enforcement of a state law preempted by Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act, and whether Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act is enforceable by private plaintiffs

Question Presented (from Petition)

The questions presented are: 1. Whether private plaintiffs may maintain a suit in equity for declaratory and injunctive relief against state actors to prevent the continued enforcement of a state law preempted by Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act, 52 U.S.C. § 10508. 2. Whether Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act, 52 U.S.C. § 10508, is enforceable by private plaintiffs.

Docket Entries

2026-01-22
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 2, 2026)

Attorneys

Arkansas United, et al.
Thomas Andrew SaenzMexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fun, Petitioner
Thomas Andrew SaenzMexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fun, Petitioner