Case: Davis v. Hamlet

4:26-cv-00089 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas

Filed Date: Feb. 2, 2026

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Case Summary

This case challenged Arkansas’s procedures for revoking parole and post-release supervision. On February 2, 2026, four Arkansas parolees filed this putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas against officials of the Arkansas Department of Corrections, Division of Community Correction, Post-Prison Transfer Board, and Board of Corrections. The plaintiffs sued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that Arkansas’s parole-revocation system violated the Fourteent…

This case challenged Arkansas’s procedures for revoking parole and post-release supervision.

On February 2, 2026, four Arkansas parolees filed this putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas against officials of the Arkansas Department of Corrections, Division of Community Correction, Post-Prison Transfer Board, and Board of Corrections. The plaintiffs sued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that Arkansas’s parole-revocation system violated the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause by failing to screen eligible parolees for appointed counsel, inadequately protecting their rights to notice, evidence, witnesses, confrontation, and meaningful hearings, and obtaining involuntary or uninformed waivers of revocation hearings. The plaintiffs further alleged that the state violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act by failing to provide parolees with disabilities reasonable accommodations necessary to participate in the process. They sought declaratory and injunctive relief as well as attorneys’ fees. The case was assigned to Chief District Judge Kristine G. Baker.

On February 2, 2026, the plaintiffs moved for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction. They asked the court to enjoin the challenged parole-revocation practices; require the defendants to screen parolees for and, when appropriate, provide state-appointed counsel; require procedural protections, including adequate notice, the opportunity to confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses, and the opportunity to present mitigating evidence; and require reasonable accommodations for parolees with disabilities. After a February 6, 2026, hearing, the court denied the request for a temporary restraining order on February 20, 2026.

On February 27, 2026, Judge Baker granted in part the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction, denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss, and provisionally certified a statewide class and a disability subclass. The court found that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on their claims that Arkansas failed to provide preliminary hearings required by Morrissey v. Brewer and Gagnon v. Scarpelli, failed to screen parolees for appointed counsel as required by Gagnon, failed to provide written revocation decisions and other required due-process protections, and failed to conduct individualized inquiries into reasonable accommodations when parolees timely requested accommodations or officials had notice of a disability. The court further found that the plaintiffs were likely to suffer irreparable harm from revocation proceedings that could result in incarceration without those protections and that the preliminary hearings and related notice and hearing protections, screening for and appointment of counsel when required by Gagnon, written decision regarding denials of counsel and parole revocations, and individualized disability-accommodation inquiries. The court denied only the plaintiffs’ request to require disclosure of adverse evidence five days before revocation hearings.

The defendants appealed the preliminary injunction to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (26-1373). The Eighth Circuit denied their emergency motion to stay the injunction pending appeal on March 6, 2026, and Judge Baker separately denied their motion for a stay on March 18, 2026.

On April 3, 2026, Judge Baker granted the defendants’ motion to clarify the preliminary injunction. The court explained that allowing up to ten days between a parolee’s arrest and preliminary hearing would not violate the injunction at that stage of the litigation; that preliminary hearings were not required for parolees who were not detained before their final revocation hearings; and that offering parolees 90-day or six-month dispositions in exchange for waiving hearings was not categorically prohibited, although any waiver still had to be knowing and voluntary.

Meanwhile, the interlocutory appeal remained pending. The defendants filed their opening brief in May 2026, the plaintiffs filed their response in July, and the defendants filed their reply brief on September 2, 2026. As of September 2026, the Eighth Circuit had not issued a decision, and the district court case remained ongoing.

Summary Authors

Ian Carley (9/18/2026)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
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4:26-cv-00089

Complaint - Class Action

Davis et al. v. Hamlet et al.

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

Complaint
55

4:26-cv-00089

Preliminary Injunction Order

Fason et al. v Hamlet et al.

Feb. 27, 2026

Feb. 27, 2026

Order/Opinion
805470249

26-01373

Order

Fason v. Hamlett

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026

Order/Opinion
71

4:26-cv-00089

Order

Fason v. Hamlet

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

Order/Opinion
76

4:26-cv-00089

Order

Fason et al. v. Hamlet et al.

April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026

Order/Opinion

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72221638/fason-v-hamlet/

Last updated Sept. 14, 2026, 9:10 a.m.

Docket for: Fason v. Hamlet
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1 Feb. 2, 2026

COMPLAINT - CLASS ACTION against All Defendants, filed by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Calvin Davis, Robby Riedel. Summons issued and returned to counsel. (Fee of $405 paid. Receipt Number LIT13412.) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jbh) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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2 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction by Calvin Davis, Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Probation and Parole in U.S. 2023, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Arkansas Parole Revocation Data, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Russell Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Guyton Declaration, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Torres-Delgado Declaration, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Campos Declaration, # 7 Exhibit 7 - FOIA Response, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Miner Declaration, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Warren Declaration, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Thompson Declaration, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Fancher Declaration, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Pacheco Declaration, # 13 Exhibit 13 - Brown Declaration, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Calvert Declaration, # 15 Exhibit 15 - Greer Declaration, # 16 Exhibit 16 - Walker Declaration, # 17 Exhibit 17 - Boyd Declaration, # 18 Exhibit 18 - Baker Declaration, # 19 Exhibit 19 - Burnell Declaration, # 20 Exhibit 20 - Callahan Declaration, # 21 Exhibit 21 - Pruitt Declaration, # 22 Exhibit 22 - Johnson Declaration, # 23 Exhibit 23 - Luneau Declaration, # 24 Exhibit 24 - Whitaker Declaration, # 25 Exhibit 25 - Hawkins Declaration, # 26 Exhibit 26 - Pharris Declaration, # 27 Exhibit 27 - Beshears Declaration, # 28 Exhibit 28 - Rhodes Declaration, # 29 Exhibit 29 - Higgins Declaration, # 30 Exhibit 30 - Vanderpool Declaration, # 31 Exhibit 31 - Fason Declaration, # 32 Exhibit 32 - Notice and Waiver Forms, # 33 Exhibit 33 - Elwood Declaration, # 34 Exhibit 34 - Collins Declaration, # 35 Exhibit 35 - Swinford Declaration, # 36 Exhibit 36 - Henson Declaration, # 37 Exhibit 37 - Bid Solicitation, # 38 Exhibit 38 - Zielinski Study, # 39 Exhibit 39 - Dyslexia Screening, # 40 Exhibit 40 - Rampey Study, # 41 Exhibit 41 - Dewey Study, # 42 Exhibit 42 - McGowan Declaration, # 43 Exhibit 43 - Davis Declaration, # 44 Exhibit 44 - Riedel Declaration, # 45 Exhibit 45 - Guyton Documents, # 46 Exhibit 46 - Barnes Declaration, # 47 Exhibit 47 - Dillard Declaration)(Williams, John) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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3 Feb. 2, 2026

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 2 Motion for TRO,,,,,,,, and/or Preliminary Injunction filed by Calvin Davis, Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel. (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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4 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION to Certify Class by Calvin Davis, Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel (Attachments: # 1 Geraghty Declaration, # 2 Deger-Sen Declaration, # 3 Williams Declaration)(Williams, John) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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5 Feb. 2, 2026

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 4 Motion to Certify Class filed by Calvin Davis, Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel. (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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6 Feb. 3, 2026

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Calvin Davis, Robby Riedel. All Defendants. (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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7 Feb. 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Bridget Geraghty. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-5124903. Filed by All Plaintiffs (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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8 Feb. 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Olivia Fritz. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-5124922. Filed by All Plaintiffs (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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9 Feb. 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Emily Keller. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-5124924. Filed by All Plaintiffs (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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10 Feb. 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Samir Deger-Sen. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-5124926. Filed by All Plaintiffs (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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11 Feb. 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Christine Smith. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-5124927. Filed by All Plaintiffs (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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12 Feb. 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Jessica Hui. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-5124928. Filed by All Plaintiffs (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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13 Feb. 3, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Chanelle Jones. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-5124930. Filed by All Plaintiffs (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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14 Feb. 4, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order only: Motion Hearing set for 2/6/2026 at 01:30 PM in Little Rock Courtroom 4D before Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker. (tmw) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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15 Feb. 4, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jordan Broyles on behalf of All Defendants (Broyles, Jordan) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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16 Feb. 4, 2026

ORDER directing the Faulkner County Detention Center to ensure the attendance of plaintiff Todd Fason at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, 2/6/2026, until the hearing is concluded in Courtroom #4D, Richard Sheppard Arnold United States Courthouse, 500 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/4/2026. (cmn) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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17 Feb. 5, 2026

ORDER granting 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 motions to admit Geraghty, Fritz, Keller, Deger-Sen, Smith, Hui, and Jones pro hac vice. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/5/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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18 Feb. 5, 2026

ORDER authorizing Plaintiff's counsel Hadiyah Cummings, Bridget Geraghty, Olivia Fritz, and Christine Smith, along with Mel Alvarez to bring a cell phone, laptop computer, or personal digital assistant into the courthouse in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Friday, 2/6/2026, for a hearing in this matter, subject to the rules in this Order. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/5/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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19 Feb. 6, 2026

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction Additional Exhibits in Support of Motion (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 48 - Second Declaration of NeDraya McGowan, # 2 Exhibit 49 - Second Declaration of Robby Riedel)(Williams, John) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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20 Feb. 6, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan C. Hale on behalf of All Defendants (Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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21 Feb. 6, 2026

(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no pdf document associated with this entry.) MINUTES for proceedings held before Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker: MOTION HEARING held on 2/6/2026 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Calvin Davis, Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, and Robby Riedel. Court convened; After arguments from counsel and witness testimony, the Court took the matter under advisement. A written order will be issued. (Present for plaintiffs: Christine Smith, Bridget Geraghty, Hadiyah Cummings, John Williams, and Olivia Fritz; Present for defendants: Jordan Broyles and Ryan Hale) (Court Reporter Karen Dellinger) (tmw) Docket text modified on 2/6/2026 to correct description. (kbc) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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Feb. 6, 2026

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re 21 Minute Entry. CORRECTION: The docket text was modified to correct the description to include "Present for plaintiffs: Christine Smith, Bridget Geraghty, Hadiyah Cummings, John Williams, and Olivia Fritz" pursuant to instruction from chambers. (kbc)

22 Feb. 11, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Motion Hearing set for 2/24/2026 at 09:00 AM in Little Rock Courtroom 4D before Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker. (tmw)(Main Document added on 2/12/2026) (jak) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

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23 Feb. 12, 2026

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re 22 Notice of Hearing. CORRECTION: The original document was not attached to the docket entry. The document was added to docket entry 22 and is attached hereto for service on the parties. (jak) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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24 Feb. 12, 2026

ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING: The Court will conduct a contested hearing on the 2 motion for preliminary injunction on 2/24/2026, at 9:00 a.m. C.S.T. in Little Rock Courtroom 4D. Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' motion for temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction - if they choose to file one - is due by 5:00 p.m. C.S.T. on Tuesday, 2/17/2026. Plaintiffs' reply brief in support of its motion for temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction - if they choose to file one - is due by 5:00 p.m. C.S.T. on Friday, 2/20/2026. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/12/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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25 Feb. 13, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Calvin Davis, Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel. (Fritz, Olivia) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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26 Feb. 13, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Class-Certification Motion by All Defendants (Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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27 Feb. 17, 2026

ORDER granting 26 motion for extension of time to file response; and extending Defendants' deadline to file a response to Plaintiffs' 4 motion for class certification to, and including, 5:00 p.m. CST on 2/19/2026. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/17/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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28 Feb. 17, 2026

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Calvin Davis (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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29 Feb. 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Madalyn Joyce Goolsby on behalf of All Defendants (Goolsby, Madalyn) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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30 Feb. 17, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss by All Defendants (Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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31 Feb. 17, 2026

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 30 Motion to Dismiss and Response to Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Request for Legal Counsel for Revocation Hearing)(Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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32 Feb. 19, 2026

NOTICE by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction Additional Exhibit in Support of Motion (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 50 - Declaration of Dustin Adams)(Williams, John) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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33 Feb. 19, 2026

Exhibit List and Witness List by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel.(Williams, John) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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34 Feb. 19, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Norah E. Rast. Fee $100 receipt number AAREDC-5135323. Filed by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel (Williams, John) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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35 Feb. 19, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 4 MOTION to Certify Class filed by All Defendants. (Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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36 Feb. 20, 2026

ORDER requesting that the Pulaski County Detention Center ensure the attendance of witness Brandon Baker, SO #153746, who is presently confined in the Pulaski County Detention Center, at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/24/2026, until the hearing is concluded in Little Rock Courtroom #4D. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/20/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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37 Feb. 20, 2026

ORDER requesting that the Pulaski County Detention Center ensure the attendance of witness Davion Pruitt, SO #262152, who is presently confined in the Pulaski County Detention Center, at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/24/2026, until the hearing is concluded in Little Rock Courtroom #4D. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/20/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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38 Feb. 20, 2026

ORDER requesting that the Garland County Detention Center ensure the attendance of plaintiff Nedraya McGowan, who is presently confined in the Garland County Detention Center, at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/24/2026, until the hearing is concluded in Little Rock Courtroom #4D. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/20/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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39 Feb. 20, 2026

ORDER requesting that the Pulaski County Detention Center ensure the attendance of witness Kevin Barnes, SO #80895, who is presently confined in the Pulaski County Detention Center, at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/24/2026, until the hearing is concluded in Little Rock Courtroom #4D. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/20/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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40 Feb. 20, 2026

ORDER requesting that the Pulaski County Detention Center ensure the attendance of witness Marcus Whitaker, SO #280072, who is presently confined in the Pulaski County Detention Center, at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/24/2026, until the hearing is concluded in Little Rock Courtroom #4D. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/20/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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41 Feb. 20, 2026

ORDER requesting that the Pulaski County Detention Center ensure the attendance of witness Alexander Campos, SO #251671, who is presently confined in the Pulaski County Detention Center, at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/24/2026, until the hearing is concluded in Little Rock Courtroom #4D. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/20/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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42 Feb. 20, 2026

ORDER requesting that the Pulaski County Detention Center ensure the attendance of witness Jabez Thompson, SO #50222, who is presently confined in the Pulaski County Detention Center, at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/24/2026, until the hearing is concluded in Little Rock Courtroom #4D. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/20/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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43 Feb. 20, 2026

ORDER requesting that the Pulaski County Detention Center ensure the attendance of witness Aaron Dillard, SO #279146, who is presently confined in the Pulaski County Detention Center, at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/24/2026, until the hearing is concluded in Little Rock Courtroom #4D. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/20/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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44 Feb. 20, 2026

ORDER requesting that the Pulaski County Detention Center ensure the attendance of witness Shannon Miner, SO #266847, who is presently confined in the Pulaski County Detention Center, at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/24/2026, until the hearing is concluded in Little Rock Courtroom #4D. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/20/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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45 Feb. 20, 2026

ORDER granting 34 motion to admit Norah E. Rast pro hac vice. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/20/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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46 Feb. 20, 2026

ORDER denying 2 Motion for TRO motion for temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction, only to the extent that Plaintiffs seek on the record before the Court a temporary restraining order; and continuing to hold under advisement the motion to the extent that Plaintiffs seek a preliminary injunction. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/20/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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47 Feb. 20, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction filed by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel. (Smith, Christine) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

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48 Feb. 23, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 4 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel. (Smith, Christine) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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49 Feb. 23, 2026

ORDER re Courtroom and Media Protocol. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/23/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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50 Feb. 23, 2026

ORDER authorizing Plaintiffs counsel Hadiyah Cummings, Bridget Geraghty, Emily Keller, Olivia Fritz, and Christine Smith, Jessica Hui, along with Mel Alvarez, to bring a cell phone, laptop computer, or personal digital assistant into the courthouse in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Tuesday, 02/24/2026, for a hearing in this matter, subject to the rules in this Order. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 02/23/2026. (llg) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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51 Feb. 24, 2026

ORDER: Defendant Boyce Hamlet, along with Kevin Smith, are hereby authorized to bring a cell phone, laptop computer, or personal digital assistant into the courthouse in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Tuesday, 2/24/2026, for a hearing in this matter, subject to the rules in this Order. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/24/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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52 Feb. 24, 2026

MINUTES for proceedings held before Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker: MOTION HEARING held on 2/24/2026 re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Robby Riedel, Todd Fason, Calvin Davis, and NeDraya McGowan. After arguments from counsel and witness testimony, the Court took the matter under advisement; A written order will be entered. (Present for plaintiffs: Bridget Geraghty, Christine Smith, Emily Keller, Hadiyah Cummings, John Williams, Oliva Fritz, and Sum Yi Jessica Hui; Present for plaintiffs via telephone: Norah Rast and Chanelle Jones; Present for defendants: Jordan Broyles, Ryan Hale, and Madalyn Goolsby) (Court Reporter Karen Dellinger.) (tmw) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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53 Feb. 24, 2026

Exhibit and Witness List by Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlet, and Lindsay Wallace from 02/24/2026 Preliminary Injunction Hearing.(tmw) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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54 Feb. 26, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 2/24/2026, before Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker. Court Reporter Karen Dellinger. Transcript may be viewed only at the public terminals in the Clerk's office. Copies of transcript are only available through the Official Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. DEADLINES: Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 3/5/2026. Redaction Request due 3/19/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/30/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/27/2026. (fcd) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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55 Feb. 27, 2026

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER granting in part and denying in part 2 motion for temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction as to Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction; denying 30 motion to dismiss; and granting 4 motion to certify class. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 2/27/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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56 Feb. 27, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Olivia Fritz re 18 Order. (fjg) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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57 Feb. 27, 2026

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to 55 Preliminary Injunction by Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlet, Lindsay Wallace. (Hale, Ryan) (Docket text modified on 3/3/2026 to correct the description of the document filed) (jak) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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58 March 2, 2026

NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL and NOA SUPPLEMENT as to 57 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal re 55 Preliminary Injunction. NOTIFICATION TO COUNSEL: REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS SHOULD BE FILED WITH THE DISTRICT COURT CLERK. (jbh) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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59 March 2, 2026

MOTION to Stay re 55 Preliminary Injunction,, Terminate Motions, by All Defendants (Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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60 March 2, 2026

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 59 Motion to Stay Pending Appeal filed by All Defendants. (Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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61 March 3, 2026

USCA Docketing Letter and Scheduling Order as to 57 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Boyce Hamlet, Jim Cheek, Lindsay Wallace, Jamie Barker. USCA Case Number 26-1373. Transcript due by 4/13/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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62 March 3, 2026

USCA Appeal Fees received $605 receipt number LIT13803 re 57 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Boyce Hamlet, Jim Cheek, Lindsay Wallace, Jamie Barker. (jbh) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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March 3, 2026

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re 57 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. CORRECTION: The docket text was modified to correct the description of the document filed as "NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to 55 Preliminary Injunction by Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlet, Lindsay Wallace." as marked on the document. (jak)

63 March 6, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to File Fee Petition by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel (Williams, John) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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64 March 10, 2026

Transcript of Hearing on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed for the date of 2/6/2026, before Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker, re 57 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. Court Reporter Karen Dellinger. Transcript may be viewed only at the public terminals in the Clerk's office. Copies of transcript are only available through the Official Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 3/17/2026. Redaction Request due 3/31/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/10/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/8/2026. (fcd) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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65 March 10, 2026

Transmitted Record on Appeal to US Court of Appeals re 57 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal: Docket Entry 64 (Transcript of Hearing on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order). (jbh) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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66 March 11, 2026

MOTION to Clarify Preliminary Injunction Order by All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1: Declaration of Boyce Hamlet)(Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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67 March 11, 2026

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 66 Motion to Clarify Preliminary Injunction Order filed by All Defendants. (Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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68 March 11, 2026

ORDER granting Unopposed 63 Motion for Extension of Time to file fee petition; and extending the deadline for filing a fee petition to, and including, 14 days after the entry of final judgment in this case. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 3/11/2026. (ldb) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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69 March 13, 2026

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Jamie Barker, Jim Cheek, Boyce Hamlet, Lindsay Wallace.(Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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70 March 16, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 59 MOTION to Stay re 55 Preliminary Injunction,, Terminate Motions, filed by Calvin Davis, Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Smith, Christine) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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71 March 18, 2026

ORDER denying 59 motion for stay pending appeal; and continuing to hold under advisement 66 motion to clarify preliminary injunction order. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 3/18/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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72 March 19, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re 66 MOTION to Clarify Preliminary Injunction Order filed by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Smith, Christine) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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73 March 26, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Clarify by All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Clarify)(Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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74 March 27, 2026

ORDER granting 73 motion for leave to file reply brief in support of 66 motion for clarification of the preliminary injunction order; and allowing Defendants to, and including, 3/31/2026, to file their reply brief attached as Exhibit 1 to their motion. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 3/27/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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75 March 27, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 66 MOTION to Clarify Preliminary Injunction Order filed by All Defendants. (Hale, Ryan) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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76 April 3, 2026

ORDER granting 66 motion to clarify preliminary injunction order to the extent this Court retains jurisdiction over this matter; and clarifying the 55 Preliminary Injunction Order as stated herein. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 4/3/2026. (jbh) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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77 April 29, 2026

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel. (Joint) (Jones, Chanelle) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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78 May 1, 2026

FINAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Bench Trial set for sometime during the week of 4/5/2027 at 09:00 AM in Little Rock Courtroom 4D before Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker. Discovery due by 11/25/2026; Motions due by 1/19/2027; Pretrial Disclosure Sheet due by 3/15/2027; Status Report due by 1/19/2027. Signed at the direction of the Court on 05/01/2026. (tmw) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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79 June 18, 2026

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel. (Jones, Chanelle) (Docket text modified on 6/22/2026 to remove reference to the proposed order filed as an attachment in error) (jak) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

1 Exhibit 1 - FILED IN ERROR (DISREGARD)

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June 22, 2026

NOTICE OF DOCKET CORRECTION re 79 Joint MOTION for Protective Order. CORRECTION: The docket text was modified to remove reference to the proposed order filed as an attachment to docket entry 79 in error. (jak)

80 July 24, 2026

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel. Re Dkt. [2-23]. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 23 - Luneau Declaration)(Smith, Christine) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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81 Aug. 13, 2026

Joint MOTION to Continue Case Deadlines by Todd Fason, NeDraya McGowan, Robby Riedel (Williams, John) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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82 Sept. 4, 2026

Protective Order

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83 Sept. 4, 2026

Order

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Arkansas

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Post-WalMart decisions on class certification

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 2, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All adult parolees in the custody of the Arkansas Department of Corrections or under the supervision of the Arkansas Division of Community Correction who currently face or will in the future face parole revocation proceedings administered by the defendants, including a subclass of parolees with disabilities who need accommodations to meaningfully access and participate in the revocation process.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

MacArthur Justice Center

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

State

State of Arkansas

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Arkansas 4:26-cv-00089

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 26-01373

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Reasonable Accommodation

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Parole grant/revocation

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Modifications

Recommended Citation