Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said the city of Fayetteville is in compliance with the state’s “sanctuary policy” law Thursday, just one day after saying the municipality violated the statute. The decision allows the restoration of discretionary funding that was revoked as a result of violating the law.

In Thursday’s opinion , Griffin acknowledged Mayor Molly Rawn issued a letter Wednesday clarifying remarks that he previously said violated the statute. Rawn’s office also “issued a statement reaffirming that City employees are not prohibited from cooperating with federal immigration authorities when legally required or requested,” according to Griffin who said these actions led him to conclude that the city was no longer in violation of the law.

“Fayetteville Police Chief Mike

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