An announcement from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Thursday said the amendment passed by voters that blocked the Cherokee Nation Businesses from building a casino in Pope County was upheld in court.
Amendment 104 to the state constitution was contested by Cherokee Nation Businesses. The court case filed argued that the amendment violated the Due Process Clause, Equal Protection Clause, Contracts Clause, Takings Clause, and Bill of Attainder Clause.
The court ruled in favor of the state in all instances, Griffin’s announcement stated.
“I applaud today’s ruling, which sided with the State of Arkansas and the Arkansas Racing Commissioners on all issues,” Griffin said.
