Arkansas prohibits sanctuary policies through Act 1042 of 2021, codified at Arkansas Code 14-1-104 and following. Cities and counties limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities risk losing state funding and discretionary grants.
Arkansas Code 14-1-104 et seq., enacted by Act 1042 of 2021, bars municipalities and counties from adopting policies that restrict communication or cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Local governments cannot prohibit officers from inquiring about immigration status, sharing information with federal agencies, or honoring lawful detainer requests. The Attorney General may investigate complaints, and noncompliant subdivisions may be declared sanctuary jurisdictions, triggering loss of state discretionary funds. The law preempts conflicting local policies and applies uniformly across Arkansas. State agencies may withhold funds until compliance is restored.
A subdivision found to maintain sanctuary policies may lose state discretionary funding and grants until the policy is rescinded; officials may face civil enforcement.
Fort Smith, AR
Swimming pools in Fort Smith must comply with the 2021 International Residential Code (Appendix G) and the Arkansas Pool Safety Act (A.C.A. 20-26-301 et seq....
Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith's Chapter 27 UDO lists allowed residential fence materials (wood, metal tubing, wrought iron, stone, masonry, chain link, and listed vinyl/composi...
Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith's Chapter 27 UDO does not require neighbor consent to build a fence; the owner only needs to stay on their own property and meet the city's height...
Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith requires a building permit for any fence taller than 6 feet, issued by the Building Safety Division at 623 Garrison Avenue. Shorter fences must st...
Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith's Unified Development Ordinance (Chapter 27, including Article 27-700 General Standards and Article 27-400 Zoning Districts) generally caps reside...
Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith's Code of Ordinances does not impose a single fixed numerical cap on household dogs and cats, but Section 4-108 (effective July 17, 2023) requires...
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