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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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Dec 21, 2018

Bill Montgomery Criticizes the Most Beneficial Parts of the First Step Act. Here’s Where He’s Wrong.

As Congress takes historic measures to reform our criminal justice system, Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery is seizing upon this moment to push myths that created Arizona’s mass incarceration crisis...

By Jared Keenan

Nov 29, 2018

Glendale Union Denied Me Enrollment Because I Am An Immigrant

Glendale Union denied me and countless others the opportunity to get an education and be a part of my community. Now, these changes will help young people avoid this discrimination in the future.

By Estefany Sandoval

Glendale Union denied me and countless others the opportunity to get an education and be a part of my community. Now, these changes will help young people avoid this discrimination in the future.

By Estefany Sandoval

Nov 21, 2018

Don’t tolerate discrimination, even from “artistic” businesses

This blog post originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of Echo Magazine as part of the magazine's "We The People" column.

Nov 19, 2018

Law enforcement mistreated me because I’m transgender

I was arrested while exercising my First Amendment rights. Then, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office mistreated me and highlighted the urgent need for law enforcement to put policies in place to protect...

By Brianna Westbrook

Nov 14, 2018

Arizonans Want Charter School Reform. Here's How to Do It.

While public charter schools pilfer Arizona tax dollars, students, especially children of color, children with disabilities and English Language Learners, are pushed out of the classroom on a daily basis....

By Jacque Salomon

Nov 8, 2018

An Arizona appeals court decision could criminalize medicine. We’re asking the Arizona Supreme Court to step in.

An Arizona appeals court decision threatens to make a life-saving medicine illegal. The ACLU of Arizona filed a brief last week asking the Arizona Supreme Court to review the case and stop this from...

By Jared Keenan