Newton County

Overview

On June 15, 2021, the United States executed a settlement agreement with Newton County, Arkansas and its Board of Election Commissioners under Title II of the ADA regarding polling place accessibility for persons with mobility and vision disabilities. The settlement agreement requires the respondent to provide accessible polling places in order to have an accessible voting program, and to revise all relevant policies, practices, and procedures to comply with the ADA.

Press Release

Case Open Date

June 15, 2021

Case Name

Newton County

Case Type

Other

Tags

alterations
barriers
New construction
polling places
Voting

Case Document

Settlement Agreement - Newton County [PDF, ]