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As Migrant Deaths Persist, Volunteers Shoulder the Work

As migrant apprehensions remain at record lows, the death toll endures – pushing Humane Borders to continue preventing more loss in the Sonoran Desert.
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Abortion in Arizona Today: Upholding Prop. 139’s Promise

Arizona took back abortion rights in 2024 with the passage of Proposition 139. After major court victories to bring state law in line with the landmark constitutional amendment, here’s what abortion access looks like today in the Grand Canyon state.
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2026 Legislative Session

The ACLU of Arizona is on the front lines every legislative session, backing laws that strengthen civil rights and liberties and pushing back on those that infringe on those very freedoms. Here's what to expect during Arizona’s 2026 Legislative Session.
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ACLU of Arizona Reacts to Anti- Civil Rights Measures Referred to the 2026 Ballot

After a robust effort by civil rights advocates to stop HCR 2001, HCR 2003, and HCR 2044, the Arizona legislature has bypassed the governor’s veto pen to send harmful ballot referrals to voters.

ACLU Files Lawsuit Against City of Phoenix for Police Transparency Violations

The lawsuit is part of a broader push to uncover police misconduct in cities across the country absent federal oversight.

ACLU of Arizona Reacts to the Passage of Phoenix Ordinance G-7514

Phoenix City Council passed Ordinance G-7514, cutting off vital food and medical care for Phoenix's most vulnerable.