Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ extreme “anti-woke” agenda was just dealt another blow by a judge. Happy Pride!
currently ranks fourth worst state in the nation when it comes to households living below the federal poverty level, second worst state in the nation when it comes to safety, and absolute worst in the nation when it comes to health.
But Republicans there apparently thought gender neutral driver’s licenses were more urgent than aaaaall of those other things when they passed the emergency legislation.So far, Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ first term as governor has been mostly about publicity stunts, culture wars, and burning through other people’s money.In a statement issued yesterday, the ACLU of Arkansas said: “The judge’s decision invalidates the [Department of Finance and Administration’s] emergency rule, citing the lack of any documented justification or compliance with the procedural requirements of the Arkansas Administrative Procedures Act.
The court agreed with the ACLU’s argument that the DFA failed to demonstrate any urgent threat to public health or safety that would justify the sudden policy change.”ACLU of Arkansas Legal Director John Williams said he was pleased with the ruling, saying, “This decision reaffirms the importance of due process and the necessity for public input in policy changes that significantly impact people’s lives.”“This decision means so much to me and countless others who have been living in fear and uncertainty because of this unjust policy,” added JaVon Hansen, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.The victory, however, is likely only temporary.
The injunction only blocks the emergency rule for a maximum of 120 days, after which lawmakers can either let the ban lapse or opt to make it permanent.