Arkansas Act 1156 of 2019 prohibits sanctuary city policies statewide, requiring Little Rock to cooperate with federal immigration authorities or risk losing state funding.
Arkansas Act 1156 of 2019, codified at AR §14-1-104, bars Arkansas cities from adopting sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers and information sharing. Little Rock cannot prohibit officers from inquiring about immigration status during lawful contacts or refuse to honor detainer requests within constitutional limits. Violating jurisdictions face state funding loss. The Attorney General investigates complaints, and cities must annually attest compliance. Federal Secure Communities and 287(g) frameworks remain operative.
Adopting sanctuary policies risks state funding loss, AG enforcement action, and statutory penalties under Act 1156.
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Little Rock has no ordinance specifically regulating lawn ornaments. Decorative items in front and side yards are allowed without a permit, subject to genera...
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Little Rock does not have a dedicated holiday lighting ordinance. Temporary seasonal lights at single-family homes are generally allowed without a permit, su...
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Outdoor kitchens in Little Rock typically require building, electrical, plumbing, and gas permits through Planning and Development when they include hard plu...
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Residential backyard smokers are permitted in Little Rock and are governed by the same Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (IFC §308) clearance rules that apply to...
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Little Rock follows the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (based on the International Fire Code), which under IFC Section 308 prohibits operating charcoal grills...
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