Katelynn Contreras

Katelynn Contreras

Pronouns: she/her

Policy Strategist

Policy

Bio

Katelynn Contreras is a Policy Strategist at the ACLU of Arizona. Her work experience before joining ACLU includes working as a Program Coordinator where she tracked and analyzed policy at the state legislature and Paralegal for a personal injury law firm, as well as various internships with policy-based nonprofits in Arizona. Katelynn graduated from ASU with a Bachelor of Science in Public Service and Public Policy with a concentration in Law as well as a certificate in Paralegal Studies from the University of Arizona. During her time at ASU, Katelynn was an Undergraduate Research Assistant focusing on analyzing climate data across the United States. Katelynn graduated from American University with a Master’s in Public Administration and Policy. In her free time, Katelynn loves to spend time with her puppies, Gene and Tina, as well as trying new coffee shops around the valley and hiking.

Featured Work

News & Commentary
The second episode dives deep into free speech – what that term means, what types of speech are protected, and what are some of the landmark cases that defined it.
  • Free Speech

First Amendment 101: The Freedom of Speech

The First Amendment guarantees that “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech.” That means you have the right to express your opinions, even if they’re unpopular, controversial, or offensive. But there are some limits, and understanding those limits is crucial.
News & Commentary
Image of a chain-link fence in the desert, with a collage of handcuffs and yellow "x's"

Arizona's War on Drugs

In the second and final installment of “Fifty-two years of fear and failure," we detail the impacts of a state-based war on drugs and propose a way forward.