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Arkansas United v. Thurston

Pending Petition
Docket No.25-890
Op. Below8th Cir.

Issue

(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; and (2) whether Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act is enforceable by private plaintiffs.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Jan 22, 2026
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 2, 2026)
Feb 18, 2026
Waiver of right of respondent John Thurston to respond filed.
Mar 11, 2026
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/27/2026.
Mar 18, 2026
Response Requested. (Due April 17, 2026)
Mar 19, 2026
Motion to extend the time to file a response from April 17, 2026 to May 18, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
Mar 23, 2026
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including May 18, 2026.

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