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As the leading civil rights organization in the Grand Canyon State, we at the ACLU of Arizona believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

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Mar 11, 2020

Solitary Confinement, Fear and Sexual Assault — Advocating for Alejandra's Release from ICE Detention

The suffering inside ICE detention facilities is heart-wrenching, wrong and unnecessary. ICE's own policies allow them to use their discretion to release migrants on humanitarian parole in cases where...

Jan 21, 2020

Sleeping on Cold, Concrete Floors and Insufficient Access to Medical Care: The Inhumane Conditions Inside CBP Detention Facilities

We cannot continue to treat vulnerable women, men, and children with indignity.

Nov 22, 2019

Yes, coming out is still your choice. No, a school cannot out you.

Recent reports coming out of Norterra Canyon School give us cause for concern. According to some middle school students, they were told it is inappropriate to talk about sexual orientation at school. This...

Nov 19, 2019

I took a field trip to the Arizona State Capitol. Now I’m fired up for reform!

Last week, I took a field trip to the Arizona State Capitol with the ACLU of Arizona’s Campaign for Smart Justice. Standing in the halls of power was an informative and empowering...

By Danielle Jensen

Last week, I took a field trip to the Arizona State Capitol with the ACLU of Arizona’s Campaign for Smart Justice. Standing in the halls of power was an informative and empowering...

By Danielle Jensen

Nov 5, 2019

ACLU of Arizona: Why we endorse 'sanctuary city' Proposition 205 for Tucson

Prop. 205 is named “Tucson Families Free and Together” because that’s exactly what this historic initiative aims to do. If passed, Prop. 205 will make Tucson a safer city for all its residents. It will keep...

Sep 30, 2019

The county board is shutting the public out as they pick a new county attorney. We’re forcing the door open.

In Arizona, elected county attorneys are the most powerful people in the criminal justice system. As the county’s chief prosecutor, they have the power to decide who goes to prison and for how long. As well...