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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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Jul 19, 2018

My Pharmacist Humiliated Me When He Refused to Fill My Hormone Prescription

On a recent day in April, I left my doctor’s office elated. I was carrying my first prescriptions for hormone therapy. I was finally going to start seeing my body reflect my gender identity and the woman I’...

By Hilde Hall

Jul 16, 2018

Prosecutors often unlawfully exclude people of color from juries. The Arizona Supreme Court just clarified how that wrong can be righted.

Last week, the Arizona Supreme Court issued its opinion in State v. Urrea, a case that addresses the actions that judges can take to right the wrong of a prosecutor improperly excluding one or more...

Jun 26, 2018

ACLU of Arizona members talk criminal justice reform with Senator Cory Booker

A cohort of members from the ACLU of Arizona had a private meeting with U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey to talk about efforts in Arizona to reduce the prison population by 50 percent and reduce...

Jun 7, 2018

No, Secretary DeVos. Schools should not report children to ICE.

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said it’s up to local schools whether they report undocumented students to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She’s wrong, again.

By Darrell Hill

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said it’s up to local schools whether they report undocumented students to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She’s wrong, again.

By Darrell Hill

Jun 6, 2018

The proposed changes to Arizona’s K-12 science standards undermine science. They should be rejected.

There is no scientific or educational justification for proposed changes to Arizona’s K-12 science standards related to evolution and the Big Bang. The...

Jun 5, 2018

We're fighting for a smart criminal justice system in Arizona. And there's an easy way you can get involved.

A new online hub is making it easier for people to join our fight to reduce Arizona's prison population and combat racial disparities in the criminal justice system.