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.
See how Little Rock's sanctuary policy preemption rules stack up against other locations.
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