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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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Oct 8, 2021

The Biden Administration is Out of Excuses. It’s Time to End Migrant Expulsions.

Border Rights

We all agree that we need to build an asylum system that is humane and fair, but we can’t do that until we restore asylum access. That starts with ending the Title 42 order. Learn about the issue and how...

We all agree that we need to build an asylum system that is humane and fair, but we can’t do that until we restore asylum access. That starts with ending the Title 42 order. Learn about the issue and how...

Take Action Against Title 42
Take Action Against Title 42
Sep 22, 2021

Accountability Now: Maricopa County’s Broken Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice Reform
For years, advocates and organizations on the ground have been speaking out against the lies and violence done at the hands of local law enforcement. The Phoenix Police Department abusing their authority is...
For years, advocates and organizations on the ground have been speaking out against the lies and violence done at the hands of local law enforcement. The Phoenix Police Department abusing their authority is...
Black Lives Matter protest sign
Black Lives Matter protest sign
Aug 2, 2021

It's wrong to deport asylum seekers in the name of public health. We're suing to stop it

Immigrants' Rights

The Trump administration made unprecedented use of Title 42 to justify expelling migrants without due process. We're suing to stop the practice.

By Victoria López

The Trump administration made unprecedented use of Title 42 to justify expelling migrants without due process. We're suing to stop the practice.

By Victoria López
A sign reading "Dignity for Migrants."
A sign reading "Dignity for Migrants."
Jul 14, 2021

Wins, Progress, and Hard-Fought Losses: Recapping the 2021 Arizona Legislative Session

After a long and tough 170 days, the 2021 Arizona legislative session wrapped up on June 30, 2021.

By Darrell Hill

After a long and tough 170 days, the 2021 Arizona legislative session wrapped up on June 30, 2021.

By Darrell Hill
arizona state capitol
arizona state capitol
Jul 13, 2021

Win! Tampons and pads will be given to incarcerated people free of charge.

Criminal Justice Reform

You read that right: even though taxpayers give DOC $1.1 billion dollars a year to operate, incarcerated people have been forced to buy their own hygiene products.

You read that right: even though taxpayers give DOC $1.1 billion dollars a year to operate, incarcerated people have been forced to buy their own hygiene products.

period products
period products
Jul 8, 2021

Coerced Out of Justice: How Prosecutors Abuse Their Power to Secure Guilty Pleas

Criminal Justice Reform

In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, we’re suing Maricopa County prosecutors to stop them from retaliating against people who assert their rights during plea bargaining.

By Jared Keenan, Somil Trivedi

In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, we’re suing Maricopa County prosecutors to stop them from retaliating against people who assert their rights during plea bargaining.

By Jared Keenan, Somil Trivedi
maricopa county attorney office retaliation policy
maricopa county attorney office retaliation policy