06/23/2026
What can a courtroom teach us about the rule of law?
In the Summer 2026 issue of The Arkansas Lawyer, U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall Jr. explores the history and significance of AC436—the Eastern District of Arkansas's Era-Faithful Courtroom and Civic Learning Center.
The restored courtroom stands as a living memorial to the rule of law and the historic litigation that helped advance the integration of Little Rock Central High School. Through the story of Aaron v. Cooper, Judge Marshall reflects on the places, people, and principles that continue to shape our legal system today.
Read "A Case, A Place, and the Rule of Law—The Era-Faithful Courtroom and Civic Learning Center" in the Summer 2026 issue of The Arkansas Lawyer.
https://issuu.com/arkansas_bar_association/docs/the_arkansas_lawyer_spring_2026/13
This article is one of several features in The Natural State of Liberty: Reflections on Arkansas Law at 250, the latest issue of The Arkansas Lawyer.