Supreme Court of Arkansas

Oscar Stilley v. John Thurston

September 5, 20242024 Ark. 124

Summary

The court dismissed Stilley's original action challenging the Secretary of State's rejection of an initiated ballot petition. It held that Stilley lacked standing because his felony conviction and ongoing supervised release made him ineligible to vote, and it held that his constitutional challenges to legislative acts fell outside the court's original jurisdiction. The court also directed that the special master's report be referred to the county clerk and prosecuting attorney.