Progressive organizations in Arkansas have opted not to seek U.S. Supreme Court review of a lower court ruling that restricts private groups from suing under a crucial section of the federal Voting Rights Act.

Progressive groups in Arkansas, including the Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas State Conference NAACP, have opted not to pursue a Supreme Court challenge against a ruling by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. This decision, stemming from a lawsuit over Arkansas' new state House districts under the Voting Rights Act's Section 2, reflects their disagreement with the court's decision which they deem flawed. Despite this, they believe other avenues within federal civil rights legislation remain viable for future litigation.

Their choice avoids escalating the case to the Supreme Court, averting a potential landmark battle over voting rights. Advocates argue that the lower court's ruling, restricting private organizations' ability to sue under Section 2, could weaken protections against racial discrimination in voting, impacting efforts to ensure fair political representation, particularly for minority populations in historically discriminatory areas.