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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Feb 2, 2021

Important Criminal Justice Bills Will Be Heard in Committee This Week. Here’s What You Should Know.

This legislative session, ACLU Smart Justice Arizona is continuing to advocate for much-needed reforms to the criminal legal system. Two important bills will be heard in committee on Wednesday, February 3,...

By Darrell Hill

Jan 13, 2021

2021: A New Year and A New Legislative Session. Here’s How We’ll Be Fighting For Your Rights.

Let's get to work.

By Darrell Hill

Let's get to work.

By Darrell Hill

Nov 2, 2020

The Maricopa County Attorney is Prosecuting Free Speech and Assembly. It Must Stop.

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel is prosecuting people for exercising their First Amendment rights by charging protesters with serious felony offenses aimed at suppressing the movement against police...

By Jared Keenan

Oct 5, 2020

Three Reasons to Vote in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Race

There is so much at stake this November. Our civil liberties are on the line in races up and down the ballot.

Sep 22, 2020

It’s Time to Move Arizona Forward – Vote YES on Prop 207

Hundreds of thousands of lives have been upended due to simple marijuana possession.

By Jared Keenan

Hundreds of thousands of lives have been upended due to simple marijuana possession.

By Jared Keenan

Sep 8, 2020

ACLU of Arizona Mourns the Loss of Founder Alice Bendheim

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona today expressed its deep sorrow over the death of ACLU of Arizona co-founder Alice Bendheim, who died Saturday evening. Bendheim, who turned 90 years old on...