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Jun 20, 2024

NO on Proposition 134

Voting Rights
The ACLU of Arizona urges a NO vote on Proposition 134 because it will undermine the ability of Arizonans to engage in the citizen initiative process and have a direct voice in our government.
The ACLU of Arizona urges a NO vote on Proposition 134 because it will undermine the ability of Arizonans to engage in the citizen initiative process and have a direct voice in our government.
Prop 134 - Vote No
Prop 134 - Vote No
Jun 20, 2024

NO on Proposition 136

Voting Rights
The ACLU of Arizona opposes Proposition 136 because it will undermine the ability of Arizona voters to have a direct voice in our government.
The ACLU of Arizona opposes Proposition 136 because it will undermine the ability of Arizona voters to have a direct voice in our government.
Prop 136 - Vote No
Prop 136 - Vote No
Jun 20, 2024

NO on Proposition 137

Voting Rights
The ACLU of Arizona has long fought for accountability within our legal system. Proposition 137 threatens fundamental, democratic principles of judicial accountability and independence.
The ACLU of Arizona has long fought for accountability within our legal system. Proposition 137 threatens fundamental, democratic principles of judicial accountability and independence.
Prop 137 - Vote No
Prop 137 - Vote No
Jun 17, 2024

Fifty-Two Years of Fear and Failure: The War on Drugs

Criminal Justice Reform
June 17 marks the 52nd anniversary of America’s War on Drugs, a governmental effort that significantly heightened the penalties for those who sell drugs and those who use them. Heavy criminalization fractured...
By Katelynn Contreras
June 17 marks the 52nd anniversary of America’s War on Drugs, a governmental effort that significantly heightened the penalties for those who sell drugs and those who use them. Heavy criminalization fractured...
By Katelynn Contreras
Image of jail cell with a green monochromatic overlay.
Image of jail cell with a green monochromatic overlay.
Apr 26, 2024

Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests

Free Speech
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.
A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.
Feb 13, 2024

Border Patrol’s Abusive Practice of Taking Migrants’ Property Needs to End

Immigrants' Rights
A new report details Border Patrol’s cruel and unnecessary confiscation and destruction of migrants’ belongings, including medicines, legal documents, and religious objects.
By Noah Schramm
A new report details Border Patrol’s cruel and unnecessary confiscation and destruction of migrants’ belongings, including medicines, legal documents, and religious objects.
By Noah Schramm
A man and woman with baggage at the border.
A man and woman with baggage at the border.