Featured InvestigationShadows in the Natural State
How local law enforcement agencies are secretly collaborating with ICE to detain community members without due process.
ARKANSAS GRITA
Latest Reporting
Investigative journalism rooted in the experiences of our neighbors.
Policy
Behind Benton County's 287(g) Agreement
Newly obtained documents reveal how local sheriff's deputies are being trained as immigration enforcement agents.
Community
Wage Theft in the Chicken Plants
Workers at Northwest Arkansas poultry facilities speak out about systematic exploitation and fear of retaliation.
Voices
The Cost of Fear: Healthcare in the Shadows
How immigration enforcement is keeping families away from emergency rooms and clinics across the state.
Investigation
Tracking ICE Activity Across Arkansas
An interactive map and database documenting enforcement actions reported by community members statewide.
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Practical tools and information to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors.
File FOIA Requests
Templates and guides for requesting public records from local agencies about immigration enforcement partnerships.
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Directory of immigration attorneys, pro bono services, and legal clinics serving Arkansas communities.
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Tools for creating rapid response networks, hosting know-your-rights workshops, and building solidarity.
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The Arkansas GRITA is a non-partisan, community-led journalism project. We believe sunlight is the best disinfectant, and that accountability comes from informed neighbors demanding answers from their elected officials.