Press Releases

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ACLU of Arizona Responds to the Interim Maricopa County Attorney Appointment

Phoenix, AZ – Today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Rachel Mitchell as interim county attorney.

April 20, 2022

ACLU COMMENT ON CDC DECISION TO LIFT TITLE 42 IMMIGRANT EXPULSION POLICY

After conducting its latest 60-day review of Title 42, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today that it will no longer expel people under the policy beginning May 23.

April 1, 2022

Arizona’s Reproductive Rights Coalition Responds to Governor Ducey Signing Bills that Attack Abortion, Trans, and Voting Rights

Phoenix, Arizona – Today, Arizona’s Reproductive Rights Coalition condemns Governor Ducey’s signing of Senate Bill 1164 into law, a medically unnecessary ban on abortion care after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

March 30, 2022

ACLU of Arizona Reacts to Gov. Ducey Signing Anti-Trans Bill, SB 1165, Into Law

Today, Governor Doug Ducey signed into law SB 1165, an unconstitutional bill that prohibits trans girls from playing on athletic teams that align with their gender identity.

March 30, 2022

ACLU of Arizona Urges Governor Ducey to Veto Arizona’s 15-Week Abortion Ban

Phoenix, AZ – SB1164, a dangerous 15-week abortion ban bill, passed the House floor today and will now head to the Governor’s desk. The ACLU of Arizona urges Gov.

March 24, 2022

ACLU OF ARIZONA URGES GOVERNOR DUCEY TO VETO ANTI-TRANS BILLS

Phoenix, AZ -— Today, the Arizona State House passed Senate Bill (SB) 1165, an unconstitutional bill that bans transgender girls from participating in school sports and SB 1138, a bill that limits gender-affirming care. Governor Ducey has five days to approve or veto the legislation.

March 24, 2022