News Updates

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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Oct 4, 2022

The Price of Seeking Asylum – How CBP is Trashing Migrants’ Most Cherished and Essential Belongings

Immigrants' Rights
By working with partner organizations, the ACLU of Arizona has raised the alarm on how CBP agents are unlawfully forcing migrants to abandon their personal property at the border.
By Noah Schramm
By working with partner organizations, the ACLU of Arizona has raised the alarm on how CBP agents are unlawfully forcing migrants to abandon their personal property at the border.
By Noah Schramm
photo of southern border wall
photo of southern border wall
Sep 26, 2022

2022 ACLU of Arizona Voter Guide: Ballot Measures

Elections
Ballot initiatives and referendums — we break down which initiatives impact our civil rights on this year's ballot.
Ballot initiatives and referendums — we break down which initiatives impact our civil rights on this year's ballot.
Vote For Your Values
Vote For Your Values
Aug 23, 2022

Arizona's New Law Banning People from Recording Police Violates our First Amendment Rights

Free Speech
We’re suing to defend our First Amendment right to record police and hold law enforcement accountable.
We’re suing to defend our First Amendment right to record police and hold law enforcement accountable.
A protester records police in riot gear as they form a wall to push crowds of demonstrators in Portland, Ore., on June 30, 2020, in the wake the murder of George Floyd.
A protester records police in riot gear as they form a wall to push crowds of demonstrators in Portland, Ore., on June 30, 2020, in the wake the murder of George Floyd.
Aug 18, 2022

Abortion Rights at the Ballot Box

Elections
Arizona's elected officials hold the key to defending abortion access. Here are some races to watch this year.
Arizona's elected officials hold the key to defending abortion access. Here are some races to watch this year.
reproductive-rights-protesters-Arizona
reproductive-rights-protesters-Arizona
Aug 9, 2022

Looking Back at the 2022 Legislative Session

This was our busiest session to date, filled with big victories and disappointing losses.

By Darrell Hill

This was our busiest session to date, filled with big victories and disappointing losses.

By Darrell Hill
arizona state capitol
arizona state capitol
Jul 8, 2022

Federal Judge Finds Arizona’s Prison Health Care Is "Plainly Grossly Inadequate" and Unconstitutional

Prisoners' Rights
After a long struggle, a damning ruling affirms what our plaintiffs have endured for years.
After a long struggle, a damning ruling affirms what our plaintiffs have endured for years.
A prisoner lying in a hospital bed with one leg shackled to the bed rail in California medical facility.
A prisoner lying in a hospital bed with one leg shackled to the bed rail in California medical facility.