News, Tribal
November 10, 2024
Cherokee Nation Entertainment sues Arkansas over passage of anti-casino amendment
The Pope County casino license holder sued the state of Arkansas Friday after voters approved a statewide ballot initiative that repealed the license and requires countywide elections for future casinos in the state.
Plaintiffs have asked a federal judge to declare the amendment unconstitutional and issue a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent the amendment from taking effect on Nov. 13.
Arkansans supported the constitutional amendment, known as Issue 2, on Tuesday 6...