The Arkansas Cryptomining Association has filed a lawsuit against two state officials in Arkansas for enforcing a discriminatory state rule that bars foreign-born American citizens from engaging in crypto-mining activities. The complaint, lodged against Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission Director Lawrence Bengal, was submitted on March 13 in the US District Court Eastern District of Arkansas. This legal action comes after a federal court decision last November temporarily halted Arkansas from preventing a naturalized US citizen of Chinese descent from operating a crypto mining business. The contested regulations are “Rule K” and “Act 174,” which prohibit foreign-controlled businesses in the state. Arkansas Cryptomining Association’s Director Connor L. Kempton criticized the vague nature of the rules, alleging that they give the defendants arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement powers. He argued that the application of Rule K and Act 174 is unconstitutional and can result in discriminatory practices based on race, alienage, and national origin. Specifically, Kempton highlighted the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution in challenging the legality of the rules, emphasizing that they violate due process rights. District Court Judge Kristine G. Baker previously issued an order on Dec. 9 preventing the enforcement of Act 174 against a specific crypto mining firm until further notice. The lawsuit underscores the ongoing legal battle over crypto mining regulations in Arkansas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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