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Yohana Oviedo, media coordinator of the Kino Border Initiative, and immigration attorney Marla Pacheco visit the government-run migrant shelter in Nogales, Sonora on Dec. 9.

Inside the System: Migrants Detail Harsh Realities of U.S. Custody

What immigrants endure in ICE detention is largely hidden from public view – until those who lived it speak up.
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2026 Legislative Session

The ACLU of Arizona is on the front lines every legislative session, backing laws that strengthen civil rights and liberties and pushing back on those that infringe on those very freedoms. Here's what to expect during Arizona’s 2026 Legislative Session.
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Get answers to frequently asked questions about bathroom access, discrimination at school or work, and more.

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Voting Rights Groups, Arizona Voters File Motion to Protect Privacy Against DOJ Overreach

Lawsuit challenges the Department of Justice's demand for sensitive voter data.

ACLU Opposes Maricopa County’s Attempt to Halt Reforms Before Reaching Compliance

After years of abuse, Maricopa County seeks to dismantle meaningful progress.

ACLU of Arizona Reacts to Phoenix City Council Passing Ordinance G-7467

Phoenix City Council passed Ordinance G-7467, criminalizing aid and healthcare outreach in parks.