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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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The ‘right way’ myth – when requests for legal status end in deportation

Immigrants pursuing legal status still face risk of expulsion – revealing how cost, complexities and discretionary power shape outcomes in the U.S.
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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 Seeks New Records about Pima County Sheriff's Collaboration with ICE, Border Patrol

This comes as the department has demonstrated reluctance to cooperate with additional requests, claiming that identifying more incidents would be burdensome and requesting exorbitant fees to comply.

Arizona Court Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions as Unconstitutional

Court rules that multiple Arizona abortion restrictions violate 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights

Arizona Advanced Practice Clinicians Challenge Laws Barring Them from Providing Abortion

The ban violates Arizona's constitutional protections for abortion access by preventing trained health care professionals from giving patients safe, time-sensitive care.