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Civil Rights Laws in Arkansas.

Arkansas civil-rights practice combines federal constitutional and statutory claims with the Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993. Federal Title VII, ADA, ADEA, § 1983, and the federal Fair Housing Act remain central drivers of Arkansas civil-rights litigation alongside the state statute.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

Administrative and court deadlines vary by claimArk. Code Ann. § 16-123-101 et seq.; federal civil-rights statutes

Arkansas civil-rights claims do not follow one universal deadline. Federal employment-discrimination claims generally require filing an EEOC charge within 180 days (or 300 days where a deferral agency exists), while § 1983 claims borrow Arkansas’s personal-injury limitations period.

State law

Key Arkansas Statutes

Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993Ark. Code Ann. § 16-123-101 et seq.

The Arkansas Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and other covered areas based on protected classes, with remedies that can include damages and equitable relief.

Federal Civil Rights Statutes42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983, 2000e et seq.

Many Arkansas civil-rights cases run through federal civil-rights statutes — including § 1983 for state-actor misconduct and Title VII for employment discrimination.

State law

Official Sources

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionU.S. Department of Justice — Civil Rights DivisionArkansas General Assembly

Not Legal Advice

This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in Arkansas.

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