ACLU of Arizona Launches “Speak the Truth” Oral History Project to Celebrate Arizona’s Centennial
As part of this week’s Centennial events, the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona is launching Speak The Truth, a video oral history project that showcases engaging personal narratives from former clients, community leaders and advocates who have been working to stand up for individual rights and personal liberties throughout the ACLU’s 53-year history in Arizona. 
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United States Undergoes First-Ever Universal Periodic Review Before U.N. Human Rights Council Today In Geneva
GENEVA – The U.S. government underwent the first-ever Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of its human rights record before the U.N. Human Rights Council (HRC) today in Geneva.
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President Obama Signs Executive Order Widening Government Transparency
WASHINGTON – President Obama signed an Executive Order today that will help improve government transparency by standardizing and limiting the use of control markings, document designations designed to limit disclosure of unclassified information within the government to the public and Congress.
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National ACLU Director Anthony Romero to Speak at ACLU of Arizona’s 50th Anniversary Dinner
TUCSON – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arizona will celebrate 50 years of protecting the Bill of Rights during a fund-raising dinner at the Westward Look Resort on March 20th featuring a keynote address by National ACLU Director Anthony Romero.  
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ACLU of Arizona Legal Director Found “Not Guilty” on Trespass Charge
PHOENIX – Maricopa County Justice of the Peace pro tempore David H. Fletcher today ruled that ACLU Foundation of Arizona Legal Director Dan Pochoda did not engage in any unlawful behavior prior to his November 3rd arrest by Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies outside the Pruitt furniture store in Phoenix.
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ACLU of Arizona Central Chapter Announces Winners of Third Annual Bill of Rights Essay Contest
PHOENIX - Continuing with its ongoing efforts to inspire young Arizonans to defend civil liberties, the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona Central Chapter today announced the winners of the third annual Bill of Rights High School Essay Contest.  
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