Arkansas AG Reinstates Fayetteville Funding After ‘Sanctuary’ Reversal — Part Of Statewide Enforcement Push

Attorney General Tim Griffin reversed an earlier opinion and certified Fayetteville as compliant with the 2025 anti-"sanctuary" law after Mayor Molly Rawn clarified remarks and the Fayetteville police confirmed cooperation with law enforcement. The decision restores the city’s eligibility for discretionary state funds (nearly $1M received in 2024) but remains contingent on continued compliance. This development occurs amid a broader September escalation in Arkansas state enforcement activity, including National Guard support for ICE and related legal actions.