A proposed community in Arkansas, known as Return to the Land, is at the center of a legal battle. The founders of this development, located in the Ozark Mountains, face accusations of violating fair housing and civil rights laws. Their community mandates that members be white and heterosexual. However, they claim no laws are being broken. This assertion will be tested in court through a new lawsuit.
Michelle Walker, a real estate broker from St. Louis, encountered this community while watching a news segment. The broadcast highlighted affordable land prices in the region, where Walker and her family had vacationed previously. Despite the attractive pricing of around $1,000 per acre, access to the community was restricted to whites and heterosexuals. Walker applied but was denied based on these criteria. She has since filed a lawsuit, citing civil rights violations that stem back to laws enacted in 1866.
Return to the Land gained nationwide attention following the public announcement by its founders. They plan to establish multiple whites-only compounds across the United States. Currently, their main focus is the pilot community in Ravenden, Arkansas. This town, with a population of roughly 400, hosts the 160-acre area designated for the community. Plans for development include constructing homes, a community center, and farm pens. Membership is restricted, excluding Jews, Black people, homosexuals, and individuals without white European ancestry.
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